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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Float Pool

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Kalamazoo, MI, USA
In PersonFloat across multiple medical-surgical units at Bronson Methodist Hospital.
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.
  • Must hold a Registered Nurse license in good standing with the State of Michigan.
  • Must demonstrate BLS competency by completion of core orientation.
  • Critical care or Advanced Life Support is required for RN nurses.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from computer systems and equipment to determine an appropriate plan of action.
  • Must communicate constantly verbally, in writing, and electronically.
  • Must accurately record activities and treatments and communicate technical information and instructions to patients, families, and care delivery team members.
  • Must be able to sustain alertness and concentration while performing interactive, repetitive, detailed work and operating a computer for 40 to 70 percent of the time.
  • Must 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
  • 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 for changes 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 expected outcomes and develop individualized plans using patient and family input, values, ethical and cultural considerations, and available continuity-of-care resources for discharge planning.
  • Develop plans prescribing interventions to attain expected outcomes, incorporate clinical pathways when appropriate, and consider input from other healthcare team members.
  • Implement the plan of care, administer prescribed medications and treatments using approved nursing techniques and policies, use evidence-based interventions, and maintain patient comfort and safety.
  • Initiate patient education according to individual needs and coordinate its implementation.
  • Organize and delegate patient-care interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by self and others.
  • Evaluate planned interventions and patient responses toward expected outcomes, and document progress.
  • Participate in quality-improvement activities and use their results to initiate changes in nursing practice.
  • Maintain knowledge and competency through ongoing educational activities and professional records demonstrating competency and continuing education.
  • Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards, guidelines, statutes, rules, and regulations; provide culturally and ethnically sensitive age-appropriate care; and participate in self-evaluation and peer review.
  • 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 achieve positive patient and family outcomes based on the plan of care.
  • Preserve and protect patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights; provide relationship-centered care and advocate for patients.
  • Integrate research findings and evidence-based practice into nursing, and participate in research activities appropriate to education and role, including identifying clinical problems, data collection, research committees, sharing findings, conducting research, and analyzing practice data and trends.
  • Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact when planning and delivering nursing services; delegate tasks based on patient needs and condition, risk, complexity, problem-solving demands, outcome predictability, and interaction required; and help patients and families understand treatment and care options, costs, risks, and benefits.
  • Provide leadership in professional practice by participating in nursing councils and committees as appropriate, attending at least 50% of unit staff meetings, and contributing to a healthy professional work environment.

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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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