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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Graduate Nurse/RN Resident

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate’s degree, diploma, BS, or BSN from an approved or accredited nursing program is required before employment.
  • Evidence of graduation from an accredited or approved School of Nursing is required. Proof may be a transcript showing completion of the nursing program or a letter from the program director confirming completion and eligibility to take boards.
  • Successful completion of the NCLEX and obtaining an RN license are required; the NCLEX must be completed within 8 weeks of graduation.
  • BLS certification is required by completion of core orientation.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment to determine an appropriate plan of action.
  • Ability to communicate constantly, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to sustain alertness and concentration while completing detailed work and using a personal computer or CRT for 40 to 70 percent of the time.
  • Ability to regularly lift bulky or moderately heavy weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier tasks or exert equivalent effort pushing, pulling, or handling materials, equipment, and other objects.

Responsibilities

  • Follow the professional nurse core orientation pathway under direct RN supervision and according to organizational, unit, and Nurse Practice Act policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Participate in managing hospitalized patients’ care throughout their stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Coordinate care provided by other professionals and delegate selected acts, tasks, or functions within the scope of professional nursing practice and the abilities of patient care assistants and universal support assistants.
  • Provide selected physical care within the scope of professional nursing practice, appropriate to the patient’s acuity and complexity of care.
  • Document and communicate each patient’s response to care, resource consumption, and anticipated needs during each tour of duty.
  • Demonstrate competencies specific to the population served when providing direct patient care.
  • Assess patients’ physical and developmental needs and analyze assessment data to identify appropriate needs.
  • Document nursing history and age-appropriate physical and emotional needs and strengths for assigned patients.
  • Develop a plan of care for assigned patients based on assessment.
  • Manage assigned patients’ care plans by organizing and delegating therapeutic interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of care provided by self and others.
  • Measure temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to assess patients and detect deviations from normal.
  • Observe patients, record significant conditions and reactions, implement appropriate interventions, and/or notify a supervisor or physician about patient conditions, reactions to drugs or treatments, and significant incidents.
  • Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques and policies.
  • Explain procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation and understanding and reduce apprehension.
  • Prepare equipment and assist physicians during patient treatment and examinations.
  • Maintain awareness of patients’ comfort and safety needs.
  • Initiate patient education according to individualized needs and physician prescriptions or hospital policy, including instruction for patients and families.
  • Respond to life-saving situations according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Manage discharge planning and preparation for assigned patients.
  • Manage personal, unit, and hospital resources effectively.
  • Participate in department or unit performance-improvement activities, including self-audits of patient care and pathway documentation.
  • Follow and document the New Grad Pathway and NCLEX preparation as part of professional development.
  • Contribute to a positive work climate and the department’s overall teamwork.
  • Function effectively in the PCA role until successful NCLEX completion and transition to RN.

About the Company

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Bronson Methodist Hospital is a nonprofit health system serving southwest Michigan. The system provides hospital, primary, specialty, emergency, outpatient, rehabilitation, and community health services through regional care locations. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout southwest Michigan. Its operating model centers on coordinated hospitals and practices supported by clinical programs, technology, facilities, supply chain, and administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, rehabilitation, technology, facilities, administration, and patient access. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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