Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Observation Unit - Bronson Methodist Hospital

Bronson Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Methodist Hospital in Michigan seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the 18-bed Observation Unit. The RN will manage care for adult med/surg patients, aiming for quality outcomes and timely discharge through the nursing process and collaboration with the care team.

Requirements include an Associate's degree in Nursing (BSN preferred, must be obtained within 8 years of hire) and a Michigan RN license. BLS and unit-specific certifications may be required for some roles.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred; must be obtained within 8 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Coordinate care with other professionals and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Document patient responses, resource use, and needs at each shift.
• Support discharge planning and transfer to inpatient units as needed.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you're ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title

Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Observation Unit - Bronson Methodist Hospital

The 18-bed Observation Unit serves a variety of adult med/surg patients with an emphasis on completing the admission process and facilitating discharge or transfer to an inpatient unit. The unit also serves a specialized population of Emergency Department chest pain patients. 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.

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 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 Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification through PQF or NCC is required within 6 months of completing intermediate fetal