Registered Nurse Bronson Hospital ( BMH ) ( Kalamazoo ) Medical Surgical Units

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Location

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

Title

Registered Nurse Bronson Hospital ( BMH ) ( Kalamazoo ) Medical Surgical Units

Inpatient Registered Nurse Opportunities

Bronson Methodist Hospital | Kalamazoo, MI

Love Where You Work. Join Team Bronson.

At Bronson, you'll find more than a job. You'll find a team that supports one another, encourages growth, and is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and community. Whether you're a newly licensed RN or an experienced nurse looking for your next opportunity, we offer a variety of inpatient nursing opportunities to help you build a rewarding career.

What Bronson Offers

Day 1 health benefits

Competitive pay

Career advancement opportunities

Generous PTO

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for experienced RNs

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Available Units

• Adult Medical Unit (AMU)
• A 33-bed unit caring for stable medical patients, with a focus on geriatric populations. The unit also cares for a small number of gynecological surgical patients.

• Cardiology Unit
• A 35-bed cardiac specialty unit providing care for patients with acute and chronic heart conditions. The unit includes a 6-bed progressive care area and offers opportunities to develop strong cardiac assessment and patient education skills.

• Extended Medical Care Unit (EMCU)
• A 25-bed medical unit specializing in patients who require longer hospital stays. Nurses care for a variety of medical and surgical patients and have the opportunity to follow patients throughout their recovery journey.

• General Medical Unit (GMU)
• A 29-bed stepdown unit caring for patients with pulmonary, renal, and oncology diagnoses. Nurses gain experience with treatments such as dialysis, chemotherapy, and insulin infusions while working in a fast-paced environment with strong teamwork.

• General Surgery Unit (GSU)
• A 47-bed unit specializing in general, vascular, thoracic, urological, gynecological, and bariatric surgery. The unit also cares for a diverse medical patient population.

• Neurovascular Unit (NVU)
• A 40-bed medical-surgical unit providing specialized care for patients with stroke, epilepsy, spinal surgery, and other neurological conditions. The unit also includes a dedicated neuro-monitoring program.

• Ortho Surgical Unit (OSU)
• A 24-bed unit specializing in orthopedic care, including hip fractures and total joint replacements. Nurses help patients regain mobility and independence following surgery.

• Adult Float Pool (AVIP Med/Surg)
• Float nurses work across multiple medical-surgical units throughout the hospital, providing flexibility and exposure to a wide range of patient populations and clinical experiences.

Join Team Bronson

If you're looking for a place where you can grow your nursing career, work alongside supportive colleagues, and make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the inpatient nursing team at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

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

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.

Standards of Practice:

The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients’ health or the situation.

o Assesses the patient’s physical and developmental needs

o Analyzes assessment data to identify appropriate patient needs

o Documents nursing history and age appropriate physical/emotional needs/strengths for assigned patients

o Reviews vital signs to assess condition of patient and detect deviations from normal.

The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine patient problems or issues

o Uses the assessment data to identify patient problems

o Confirms problems with patient and family when appropriate

o Documents the expected outcomes and plan of care related to the problems through use of the clinical pathway and outcome teaching record

The registered nurse identified expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient

o Utilizes the patient/family input when defining outcomes. Incorporates the patient values, ethical and cultural considerations.

o Coordinates discharge planning for outcomes not achieved utilizing the continuum of care available.

The registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.

o Incorporates clinical pathways into the plan when appropriate

o Develops individualized interventions with patient input when appropriate

o Considers data from other members of the healthcare team when developing the plan of care

The registered nurse implements the identified plan.

o Implements appropriate interventions.

o Administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and polices.

o Utilizes evidence-based interventions specific to the patients plan

o Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of the patient.

o Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, and coordinates the implementation of the plan.

o Manages the care plan for patien