Registered Nurse ( RN ) Bronson Hospital Neurovascular Unit

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BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Registered Nurse ( RN ) Bronson Hospital Neurovascular Unit

• Day 1 Health Benefits
• Competitive Pay
• Enhanced Night Shift Differential
• Generous PTO Accrual
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Benefits
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement
• Sign-On Bonuses Available
• Up to $10,000 for RNs with less than 1 year of experience
• Up to $20,000 for experienced RNs

Bonus amounts vary based on unit, shift, and approved hours.

The Neurovascular Unit (NVU) is a 40-bed medical-surgical unit where patients receive specialized care for a variety of neurological diagnoses, including stroke, epilepsy, post-operative orthopedic spinal surgeries, and other neurological disorders.

Five beds on the unit are dedicated to neuro-monitoring, providing observation and evaluation for patients experiencing seizure-like events. While the majority of patients are adults, the specialized neuro-monitoring program also provides occasional opportunities to care for pediatric patients.

NVU offers nurses the chance to develop specialized neurological assessment and patient care skills while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

• 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

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

• The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients’ health or the situation.
• Assesses the patient’s physical and developmental needs
• Analyzes assessment data to identify appropriate patient needs
• Documents nursing history and age appropriate physical/emotional needs/strengths for assigned patients
• Reviews vital signs to assess condition of patient and detect deviations from normal.
• The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to…