BMH Registered Nurse Ortho Surgical Unit Full-Time Nights 12N (7p-7a)

Bronson Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Healthcare in Kalamazoo is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Orthopaedic Surgical Unit on the night shift (12N–7A). You will manage patient care using the nursing process, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and support timely discharges.

Requires an RN license in Michigan, with an Associate degree (BSN preferred, within 8 years of hire). BLS and unit-specific certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to orthopaedic surgical patients using the nursing process.
• Coordinate the care provided by other professionals to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge.
• Delegate selected tasks to patient care assistants within the scope of professional nursing practice.
• Document and communicate patient response to care provided, consumption of resources and anticipated needs.

Skills

BLS certification

Critical care

ALS

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

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Location

Kalamazoo-601 John St.-Bronson Methodist Hospital South Campus (South Pavilion)

Title

BMH Registered Nurse Ortho Surgical Unit Full-Time Nights 12N (7p-7a)

Description

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 within8 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 given8 years from date of hire date to obtain. If, after8 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 within8 years of hire date.

Bronson South Haven Specific:

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