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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Registered Nurse - OR Surgical Services

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Battle Creek, MI, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • An Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Nursing must be obtained within eight years of hire if the nurse does not already hold a BSN or higher nursing degree.
  • A Registered Nurse license in good standing for the state of Michigan is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required by completion of core orientation.
  • Critical care, Advanced Life Support, and other certifications may be required depending on the RN's unit.
  • The Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification through PQF or NCC is required within six months of completing intermediate fetal monitoring for RNs in Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby/Antepartum at BMH and BBC.
  • The RN must be able to read, interpret, and analyze data from computer systems and equipment to determine an appropriate plan of action.
  • The RN must be able to communicate verbally, in writing, and electronically.
  • The work requires sustained alertness and concentration, frequent computer use, regularly lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or pushing, pulling, or handling equipment and other objects.
Responsibilities
  • Manage patient care throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge by assessing, planning, diagnosing, implementing, and evaluating care.
  • Coordinate care provided by other professionals and delegate appropriate tasks within the scope of nursing practice and the abilities of patient care assistants and universal service assistants.
  • Provide physical care within the scope of professional nursing practice appropriate to patient acuity and complexity, and document and communicate the patient's response to care, resource use, and anticipated needs during each tour of duty.
  • Demonstrate competencies specific to the population served when providing direct patient care.
  • Collect comprehensive data about patients' health or situations, assess physical and developmental needs, analyze assessment data, document nursing history and age-appropriate needs and strengths, and review vital signs for deviations from normal.
  • Analyze assessment data to identify patient problems, confirm problems with patients and families when appropriate, and document expected outcomes and the plan of care using the clinical pathway and outcome teaching record.
  • Identify expected outcomes for individualized plans, incorporate patient and family input and patient values and ethical and cultural considerations, and coordinate discharge planning when outcomes are not achieved.
  • Develop plans prescribing interventions to attain expected outcomes, incorporating clinical pathways, patient input, and information from other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
  • Implement care plans and appropriate interventions, administer prescribed medications and treatments using approved nursing techniques and policies, and use evidence-based interventions specific to the patient's plan.
  • Maintain awareness of patient comfort and safety needs, initiate and coordinate individualized patient education, organize and delegate care interventions, and evaluate care provided by self and others.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of planned interventions and patient responses toward expected outcomes, and document those responses.
  • Systematically evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, participate in quality improvement activities, and use their results to initiate changes in nursing practice.
  • Maintain knowledge and competency reflecting current nursing practice, participate in ongoing educational activities, and maintain professional records showing competency and continued education.
  • Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards, guidelines, statutes, rules, and regulations; provide culturally and ethnically sensitive age-appropriate care; participate in self-evaluation and peer review as appropriate.
  • Share knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues, maintain compassionate relationships, and contribute to a supportive and healthy work environment.
  • Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare disciplines to support the plan of care and generate positive patient and family outcomes.
  • Integrate ethical provisions into practice by protecting patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights; provide relationship-centered care and advocate for patients.
  • Integrate research findings into practice to improve patient health and the practice environment; participate in research activities appropriate to education and role, and use evidence-based practice in developing patient-care policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and practice impact when planning and delivering nursing services; delegate tasks based on patient needs and condition, potential harm, task complexity, problem-solving demands, predictability, and extent of patient interaction; help patients and families understand treatment and care options, costs, risks, and benefits.
  • Provide leadership in the professional practice setting by participating in nursing councils and hospital or unit committees as appropriate, attending at least 50% of unit staff meetings, and supporting a professional and healthy work environment.
  • For Scrub RN duties, interpret procedure cards and assess case carts for supplies before scheduled procedures; identify missing equipment or supplies and arrange to obtain them.
  • For Scrub RN duties, anticipate physician needs based on operative procedures and physician preferences, observe for patient condition changes, and evaluate and update case information such as preference cards, equipment issues, back-ordered supplies, and recommended procedure changes.
  • For Scrub RN duties, use equipment and instruments properly and discourage improper handling by coworkers and physicians; anticipate changing operative-field and surgical-team needs and take appropriate action.
  • For Scrub RN duties, serve as a specialist resource for circulators unfamiliar with positioning devices, specialty equipment, or implants; take rotational after-hours call; and perform scrub duties across multiple services, including the specified neuro and orthopedic procedures.
  • For HDU department roles, meet additional on-call requirements beyond regular scheduled hours.
  • For Bronson Lakeview and Bronson South Haven Hospital roles, complete the annual Workday CBL on swing beds and understand the documentation differences and care requirements for swing-bed patients.
  • For employees approved to work only in a swing-bed facility at Bronson Lakeview or Bronson South Haven, cover shifts at either hospital as needed based on patient acuity and staffing.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred, with completion required within eight years of hire for nurses who do not already hold a BSN or higher nursing degree.

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Bronson Methodist Hospital

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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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