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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Graduate Nurse - GN

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Bachelor's, Associate's
Battle Creek, MI, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • An Associate’s degree, diploma, or BS/BSN from an approved or accredited nursing program is required before employment.
  • Provide evidence of graduation from an accredited or approved School of Nursing through a transcript showing program completion or a letter from the program director confirming completion and eligibility to take boards.
  • Successfully complete the NCLEX within 8 weeks of graduation.
  • Obtain RN licensure upon successful completion of the NCLEX to transition into a Registered Nurse position.
  • Obtain BLS certification by completion of core orientation.
  • Read, interpret, and analyze data from computer systems and equipment to establish an appropriate plan of action.
  • Communicate constantly, both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrate competencies specific to the population served when providing direct patient care.
  • Meet the physical demands of regularly lifting bulky or moderately heavy weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or equivalent pushing, pulling, or handling.
  • Meet the sustained attention demands of computer and detailed work requiring alertness and concentration.
Responsibilities
  • Follow the professional nurse core orientation pathway under direct RN supervision and in accordance with organizational, unit, and Nurse Practice Act policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Participate in managing inpatient care throughout the patient’s stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Coordinate care provided by other professionals and delegate selected acts, tasks, or functions within professional nursing practice and the abilities of patient care assistants and universal support assistants.
  • Provide selected aspects of physical care within professional nursing scope, appropriate to patient acuity and care complexity.
  • Document and communicate each shift the patient’s response to care, resource use, and anticipated needs.
  • 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 plans of care for assigned patients based on assessment.
  • Manage 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 patient condition and detect deviations from normal.
  • Observe patients, record significant conditions and reactions, implement appropriate interventions, and notify a supervisor or physician about patient conditions, reactions to drugs or treatments, and significant incidents.
  • Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with 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 treatments and examinations.
  • Maintain awareness of patient comfort and safety needs.
  • Initiate patient education plans based on individual patient needs, physician orders, 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 team effort.
  • Function effectively in the PCA role until NCLEX success and transition of status to RN.

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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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