Bronson Battle Creek Registered Nurse ( RN ) Med​/Surg and Observation Units Part-Time Ni

Job Overview

Location:

BBC Bronson Battle Creek

Title:

Bronson Battle Creek Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg and Observation Units

Schedule:

Part‑time, Day or Night Shift

• Manage the care delivery for patients throughout the length of stay, achieving quality outcomes and timely discharge under general supervision.
• Utilize the nursing process: assessment, planning, diagnosing, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinate care provided by other professionals and delegate selected acts, tasks or functions to nursing assistants or universal service assistants.
• Provide selected aspects of physical care within the scope of professional nursing practice, given the patient’s acuity and complexity.
• Document and communicate during each tour of duty the patient’s response to care, consumption of resources, and anticipated needs.
• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation.
• Assess the patient’s physical and developmental needs and analyze assessment data to identify appropriate patient needs.
• Document nursing history and age‑appropriate physical/emotional needs, strengths, and review vital signs to detect deviations from normal.
• Identify patient problems or issues, confirm them with patient and family when appropriate, and document expected outcomes and plan of care.
• Define expected outcomes, incorporating patient/family input and considering patient values, ethical and cultural considerations.
• Coordinate discharge planning for outcomes not achieved, utilizing the continuum of care available.
• Prescribe interventions to attain expected outcomes, incorporating clinical pathways when appropriate.
• Develop individualized interventions with patient input when appropriate and consider data from other members of the healthcare team.
• Implement the plan, including administering prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and policies.
• Utilize evidence‑based interventions specific to the patient’s plan and maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs.
• Initiate a patient education plan and coordinate its implementation.
• Organize and delegate patient care interventions, evaluating the effectiveness of care given by self and others.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of expected outcomes and document patient response.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and use results to initiate changes in nursing practice.
• Participate in ongoing educational activities related to appropriate knowledge and professional issues, maintaining professional records of competency.
• Conduct self‑evaluation in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes, rules and regulations.
• Share knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues, maintaining compassionate and caring relationships.
• Collaborate with patient, family, and others to effect change and generate positive outcomes based on the plan of care.
• Integrate ethical provisions in all areas of practice, preserving patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights.
• Use research to improve patient health and practice environment, participating in data collection and research committees as appropriate.
• Consider safety, effectiveness, cost and impact factors in planning and delivery of nursing services, assigning or delegating tasks accordingly.
• Provide leadership in the professional practice setting, attending unit staff meetings and participating in committees.
• Vary shift and schedule details as needed, following operational requirements and unit needs.

• Associate’s degree in Nursing required;
  Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Must obtain a Bachelor’s degree within 8 years of hire; failure to do so results in termination.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the state of Michigan.
• BLS certification required upon completion of core orientation.
• Other certifications such as Critical Care or ALS may be required for some units.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from computer systems and equipment to set an appropriate plan of action.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform related tasks.
• Strong problem‑solving, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and maintain self‑accountability.

• Day‑1 health benefits
• Competitive pay with enhanced night‑shift differential
• Generous PTO accrual
• 403 matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Sign‑on bonus up to $10,000 (amount determined by shift, unit, and hours per pay period)
• Advancement opportunities and more