Registered Nurse ( RN ) Bronson Hospital Ortho Surgical Unit

Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Surgical Unit

Bronson Methodist Hospital | Kalamazoo Campus

This is a general posting for RN opportunities on the Ortho Surgical Unit (OSU). Apply today, and a Nursing Talent Advisor will contact you within 48 hours to discuss your experience, career goals, and next steps.

The Ortho Surgical Unit (OSU) is a 24-bed medical-surgical unit specializing in the care of patients recovering from orthopedic procedures, including:

• Hip fracture repairs
• Total hip replacements
• Total knee replacements
• Total shoulder replacements

In addition to orthopedic patients, our team cares for medical patients admitted from the Emergency Department and physician offices with conditions such as:

• Cellulitis
• Pneumonia
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Other acute medical diagnoses

We pride ourselves on a collaborative, team-based approach to patient care. RNs partner closely with Patient Care Assistants (PCAs) to provide exceptional care and support positive patient outcomes.

Typical day shift staffing includes:

• 1 RN to 5-6 patients
• 1 PCA to 8-12 patients

Staffing assignments are determined based on patient acuity, census, staffing availability, and individual patient care needs.

Join Bronson and become part of a team dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while supporting your professional growth and success. Apply today! Our Nursing Talent Advisor will contact directly to discuss next steps!

Under general supervision and in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, the unit, and the Michigan Public Health Code, the registered nurse manages the care delivery for patients in the organization throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge by the following: utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, diagnosing, implementation and evaluation;

coordinating the care provided by other professionals; delegating selected acts, tasks or functions that fall within the scope of professional nursing practice and the abilities of patient care assistants and universal service assistants; providing selected aspects of physical care within the scope of professional nursing practice as appropriate given the patient's level of acuity and complexity of care required; and documenting and communicating during each tour of duty the patient's response to care provided, consumption of resources and anticipated needs.

Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Associate's degree in Nursing required

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred, must obtain within 8 years of hire

Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the state of Michigan

As of December 29, 2013, any nurse hired by Bronson who does not hold a BSN (or higher nursing degree) will be given 8 years from date of hire date to obtain. If, after 8 years, the nurse has not met this requirement, employment will be terminated.

BLS certification required by completion of core orientation

Critical care or ALS as well as other certifications may be required for some RNs, unit specific

Bronson South Haven Specific - Effective July 1, 2017 all new hires are expected to successfully obtain their BSN within 8 years of hire date.

Emergency Department: SALT triage, ESI Triage, and NIH Stroke Scale to be completed within 90 days of hire date. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC only required for FT and part
-time nurses) within 6 months of hire date. Special Care Unit:
All nurses in department will need to have Pediatric Advance Life Support certification within 6 months of hire.

RNs in Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby/Antepartum at BMH & BBC Specific :

The Fetal Monitoring Credential (FMC) is required within 6 months of completing the AWHONN intermediate fetal monitoring course; completion of the National Certification Corporation (NCC) Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) board certification is alternatively preferred, though not required.

Current driver's license in the state of Michigan and proof of insurance required for BAH

• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment in order to set an appropriate plan of action

• Must be able to constantly communicate both verbally, in writing and electronically

Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

Shift: Variable

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36

Cost Center: 6550 Ortho Surgical Unit (BMH)