Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Emergency Department ( ED / ER ) - Bronson South Haven

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Location

South Haven-950 S. Bailey Ave. - Wellness Center

Title

Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Emergency Department ( ED / ER ) - Bronson South Haven

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED)

Bronson South Haven Hospital

• Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to $10/hour Night Shift Differential

Position Overview

Join Bronson South Haven Hospital's Emergency Department and make a difference when patients need it most. As an ED RN, you'll provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with urgent and emergent medical needs in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What You'll Do

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process

Perform rapid assessments and prioritize care based on patient acuity

Administer medications and treatments in accordance with clinical standards

Monitor patient condition and respond quickly to changes

Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members

Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge needs

Delegate appropriate tasks within scope of practice

Accurately document patient care and outcomes

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing required

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

BSN required within eight (8) years of hire

Licensure

Current Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing

Certifications

BLS required upon completion of orientation

Emergency Department Requirements

Within 90 Days of Hire

SALT Triage

ESI Triage

NIH Stroke Scale

Within 6 Months of Hire

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (required for full-time and part-time RNs)

Additional Qualifications

Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills

Effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills

Ability to interpret clinical data and develop appropriate plans of care

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced emergency care environment

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and patient handling

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to work in an environment requiring sustained concentration and attention to detail

Join Bronson South Haven Hospital and help deliver exceptional care to the communities we serve.

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 monitoring

Current driver's license in the state of Michigan and proof of insurance required for BAH

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 th