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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Registered Nurse - Bronson Cancer Center

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 Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher nursing degree.
  • A licensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the state of Michigan is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required by completion of core orientation.
  • Some Registered Nurse roles may require critical care or Advanced Life Support and other unit-specific certifications.
  • For the emergency department at Bronson South Haven, SALT triage, ESI triage, and NIH Stroke Scale must be completed within 90 days of hire; Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Trauma Nursing Core Course (required only for full-time and part-time nurses) must be completed within six months of hire.
  • For the Special Care Unit at Bronson South Haven, nurses must obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within six months of hire.
  • For Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby/Antepartum at Bronson Medical Center and Bronson Battle Creek, the Fetal Monitoring Credential is required within six months of completing the AWHONN intermediate fetal monitoring course.
  • For Bronson Advanced Healthcare and Rehabilitation, a current Michigan driver's license and proof of insurance are required.
  • The nurse must be able to read, interpret, and analyze data from computer systems and equipment to determine an appropriate plan of action.
  • The nurse must be able to communicate verbally, in writing, and electronically.
  • The role requires sustained alertness and concentration, including computer or CRT use for 40 to 70 percent of the time, regularly lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or exerting equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or handling objects.
  • For Bronson Lakeview Hospital and Bronson South Haven Hospital, the nurse must complete the annual Workday CBL on swing beds and understand the documentation differences and specific care required for swing-bed patients.
  • For the virtual Registered Nurse role, the nurse must be able to project their voice clearly through audio-visual technology and speak understandably in English.
  • For the virtual Registered Nurse role, the nurse must be able to grip and use a computer keyboard and mouse.
Responsibilities
  • Manage patient care delivery throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge, using the nursing process of assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation.
  • 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 physical care within the scope of professional nursing practice, according to patient acuity and care complexity.
  • 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 relevant to patients' health or situation; assess physical and developmental needs; analyze assessment data; document nursing history and age-appropriate physical and emotional needs and strengths; and review vital signs to identify 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 clinical pathways and outcome teaching records.
  • Identify individualized patient outcomes using patient and family input and incorporating patient values and ethical and cultural considerations; coordinate discharge planning when outcomes are not achieved using available continuum-of-care resources.
  • Develop individualized care plans and interventions to attain expected outcomes, incorporating clinical pathways and input from patients and other healthcare-team members as appropriate.
  • Implement interventions; administer prescribed medications and treatments 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, assess progress toward expected outcomes, and document patient 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 current knowledge and competency, participate in ongoing education, and keep professional records documenting competency and continuing education.
  • Evaluate one's 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 and contribute to a supportive, healthy work environment.
  • Collaborate with patients, families, and other health disciplines to support the plan of care and achieve positive patient outcomes.
  • Protect patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights; provide relationship-centered care; and advocate for patients.
  • Integrate research findings into practice, participate in research activities appropriate to education and role, and use evidence-based practice when developing patient-care policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact when planning and delivering nursing services; delegate according to patient needs and condition, risk, complexity, required problem-solving, outcome predictability, and patient interaction; and help patients and families understand treatment and care options, costs, risks, and benefits.
  • Provide professional-practice leadership by participating in nursing councils and hospital or unit committees as appropriate, attending at least 50 percent of unit staff meetings, and maintaining a healthy professional work environment when representing Bronson.
  • For scrub Registered Nurse duties, interpret procedure cards, check case carts for supplies, identify missing equipment or supplies, and arrange to obtain them before scheduled procedures.
  • For scrub Registered Nurse duties, anticipate physicians' needs based on operative procedures and preferences, and observe patient-condition changes that indicate an emerging problem.
  • For scrub Registered Nurse duties, update case information, including preference cards, broken or misplaced equipment, back-ordered supplies, and recommended procedure changes.
  • For scrub Registered Nurse duties, ensure proper use and handling of equipment and instruments by coworkers and physicians.
  • For scrub Registered Nurse duties, monitor changing operative-field and surgical-team needs, anticipate requirements, and take appropriate action.
  • For scrub Registered Nurse duties, serve as a resource for circulators unfamiliar with positioning devices, specialty equipment, or implants; take rotational after-hours call; and perform scrub duties across multiple services, including neuro and orthopedic spinal fusions where applicable.
  • For the HDU department, meet additional on-call requirements beyond regularly scheduled hours.
  • For Bronson Lakeview Hospital and Bronson South Haven Hospital, cover shifts at either hospital when approved to work in a swing-bed facility, depending on patient acuity and staffing needs.
  • For the virtual Registered Nurse role, conduct admission screening, patient and family education, discharge planning, and medication dual acknowledgments using secure digital platforms.
  • For the virtual Registered Nurse role, complete diagnostic testing questionnaires and support patient-safety initiatives.
  • For the virtual Registered Nurse role, mentor and support nursing staff and facilitate patient progression toward discharge using electronic health record tools such as checklists and clinical pathways.
  • For the virtual Registered Nurse role, analyze assessment data, identify patient problems, confirm issues with patients and families as appropriate, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with bedside Registered Nurses.
  • For the virtual Registered Nurse role, evaluate the quality and effectiveness of virtual nursing services and ensure compliance with professional standards and organizational policies.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred and must be obtained within eight years of hire if not already held.
  • For Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby/Antepartum at Bronson Medical Center and Bronson Battle Creek, National Certification Corporation Electronic Fetal Monitoring board certification is preferred but not required.

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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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