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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Graduate Nurse - Inpatient Opportunities

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBattle Creek, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

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, via a transcript showing program completion or a letter from the program director confirming completion and qualification to take boards.
  • Successfully complete the NCLEX within 8 weeks of graduation; the candidate will move into a Registered Nurse position after passing and obtaining an RN license.
  • Obtain BLS certification by completion of core orientation.
  • Read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment to set an appropriate plan of action.
  • Communicate constantly both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrate competencies specific to the patient population served.
  • Be able to perform work requiring sustained mental and visual alertness and concentration, including operating and attending to a computer or CRT for 40 to 70 percent of the time.
  • Regularly lift bulky or moderately heavy weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier tasks or equivalent pushing, pulling, or handling.

Responsibilities

  • Follow the professional nurse core orientation pathway and participate in managing inpatient care under direct RN supervision and in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, guidelines, and the Nurse Practice Act.
  • Use the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to support quality outcomes and timely discharge throughout the patient’s stay.
  • 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 appropriate physical care within the scope of professional nursing practice, based on patient acuity and care complexity.
  • Document and communicate each tour of duty the patient’s response to care, resource consumption, 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 a plan of care for assigned patients based on assessment.
  • Organize and delegate therapeutic patient care interventions, manage assigned patients’ care plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of care given 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/or 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 treatment and examination.
  • Maintain awareness of patients’ comfort and safety needs.
  • Initiate patient education plans according to individual patient needs, as prescribed by a physician and/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 role of PCA until NCLEX success and change of status 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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