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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Registered Nurse - Neuro Critical Care Unit

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Kalamazoo, 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 is preferred; nurses without a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher nursing degree must obtain one within eight years of hire.
  • Must hold a registered nurse license in good standing for the state of Michigan.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required by completion of core orientation.
  • Critical care or Advanced Life Support (ALS), along with other certifications, may be required for some registered nurses depending on the unit.
  • Must be able to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment to determine an appropriate plan of action.
  • Must be able to communicate constantly verbally, in writing, and electronically.
  • The work requires sustained alertness and concentration for detailed tasks and computer use, which occupies 40 to 70 percent of the time.
  • Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier tasks or exert equivalent effort pushing, pulling, or handling materials, equipment, and other objects.
Responsibilities
  • Manage patient care delivery throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge, following organizational policies, unit guidelines, and the Michigan Public Health Code.
  • Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate patient care.
  • Coordinate care provided by other professionals and delegate selected tasks within the scope of nursing practice and the abilities of patient care assistants and universal service assistants.
  • Provide appropriate physical care within the scope of professional nursing practice, considering patient acuity and complexity.
  • Document and communicate each 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 relevant to patients' health or situations, assess physical and developmental needs, analyze data to identify patient needs, document nursing history and age-appropriate physical and emotional 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 plans of care using clinical pathways and outcome teaching records.
  • Identify individualized expected outcomes using patient and family input, incorporating patient values and ethical and cultural considerations, and coordinate discharge planning when outcomes have not been achieved.
  • Develop individualized plans and interventions to attain expected outcomes, using clinical pathways when appropriate and considering input from patients and other healthcare team members.
  • Implement appropriate interventions, administer prescribed medication and treatment using approved nursing techniques and policies, use evidence-based interventions, maintain patient comfort and safety, and initiate and coordinate individualized patient education.
  • Organize and delegate patient-care interventions, evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by self and others, and evaluate patient progress and responses toward expected outcomes; 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 education, and maintain professional records documenting competency and continuing education.
  • Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards, guidelines, statutes, rules, and regulations; provide age-appropriate culturally and ethnically sensitive care; and 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 other health disciplines to implement the plan of care and achieve positive patient and family outcomes.
  • Deliver care that protects patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights; provide relationship-centered care; and act as a patient advocate.
  • Integrate research findings into practice to improve patient health and the practice environment; participate in research activities appropriate to education and role, including identifying clinical problems, collecting data, participating in research committees, sharing findings, conducting research, analyzing practice data and trends, and developing evidence-based policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact when planning and delivering nursing services; assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and condition, potential harm, task complexity, problem-solving needs, predictability of outcomes, and extent of patient interaction; and help patients and families understand treatment and care options, costs, risks, and benefits.
  • Provide leadership in professional practice and the profession, participate in nursing councils and hospital or unit committees as appropriate, attend at least 50 percent of unit staff meetings, and maintain a healthy professional work environment when representing Bronson.
  • For scrub RN duties, interpret procedure cards and assess case carts for supplies before procedures; identify and arrange for missing equipment or supplies; anticipate physicians' needs based on the procedure and physician preferences; observe changes in patient condition; evaluate and update case information, preference cards, equipment and supply issues, and procedure recommendations; promote proper use and handling of equipment and instruments; anticipate the changing needs of the operative field and surgical team; serve as a resource for circulators unfamiliar with positioning devices, specialty equipment, or implants; participate in rotational after-hours call; and perform scrub duties across multiple services, including spinal fusions in neuro and orthopedic services when assigned.
  • For the High Dependency Unit, meet additional on-call requirements beyond regularly scheduled hours.
  • For Bronson Lakeview Hospital and Bronson South Haven Hospital, complete the annual Workday computer-based learning module on swing beds and understand swing-bed documentation differences and care requirements.
  • For employees approved to work only in a swing-bed facility at Bronson Lakeview Hospital or Bronson South Haven Hospital, cover shifts at either hospital as needed based on patient acuity and staffing.
  • For the virtual registered nurse role, deliver patient care remotely using technology in collaboration with bedside staff and the broader care team to support quality outcomes and timely discharge; conduct admission screening, patient and family education, discharge planning, and medication dual acknowledgments through secure digital platforms; complete diagnostic testing questionnaires and support patient safety initiatives; mentor and support nursing staff and facilitate patient progression toward discharge using electronic health record tools such as checklists and clinical pathways; analyze assessment data, identify patient problems, confirm issues with patients and families when appropriate, and document individualized care plans with bedside registered nurses; systematically evaluate virtual nursing quality and effectiveness and ensure compliance with professional standards and organizational policies.

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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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