Registered Nurse ( RN; Critical Care ICU Float Pool - Bronson Methodist Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care ICU Float Pool

Bronson Healthcare Group is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Critical Care ICU Float Pool at Bronson Methodist Hospital. The Critical Care Float Pool RN provides specialized care across Bronson's critical care service lines, floating as needed to the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Trauma/Surgical Intensive Care Unit (TCU/SICU/Burn), Neuro Critical Care Unit (NCCU), and Cardiac Surgical Unit (CSU).

This role offers the opportunity to care for a diverse, high-acuity patient population while working alongside multidisciplinary critical care teams throughout the hospital.

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

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

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.

Responsibilities related to the Scrub RN

Interprets procedure card, assesses case cart for supplies prior to the scheduled procedure time. Identifies missing equipment and/or supplies and makes arrangements to acquire those supplies.

Applies knowledge of operative procedure and physician preferences by anticipating physicians' needs.

Observant of overt changes in patient's condition that indicates a problem has emerged.

Evaluates and updates case information, i.e., preference cards, broken or misplaced equipment, back-ordered supplies, and recommended changes in procedure.

Remains aware of the proper use of equipment and instruments, and discourages improper use and handling by co-workers & physicians.

Is observant of the changing needs of the operative field and the surgical team, anticipates potential needs, and takes appropriate actions.

Acts as the specialist and resource for circulators who may be unfamiliar with positioning devices, specialty equipment, and/or implants needed.

Assigned and responsible for after-hour call on a rotational basis.

Ability to perform scrub duties in multiple services; ie: neuro and ortho STII able to perform spinal fusions in both services.

For HDU Department Only:
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