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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Graduate Nurse New Grad

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKalamazoo, 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.
  • Evidence of graduation from an accredited or approved School of Nursing is required; proof may be a transcript showing completion or a letter from the nursing program director stating the candidate completed the program and is qualified to take boards.
  • Successful completion of the NCLEX and obtaining an RN license are required within 8 weeks of graduation for transition into a Registered Nurse position.
  • BLS certification is required by completion of core orientation.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from computer systems and equipment to determine an appropriate plan of action.
  • Ability to communicate constantly both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to perform sustained alert and concentrated computer or detailed work, including operating a computer or CRT for 40 to 70 percent of the time.
  • Ability to regularly lift bulky or moderately heavy weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier tasks or exert equivalent effort pushing, pulling, or handling materials, equipment, and other objects.

Responsibilities

  • Under direct RN supervision and in accordance with organizational, unit, and Nurse Practice Act policies and procedures, follow the professional nurse core orientation pathway and participate in managing hospital patient care throughout the 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 scope and the abilities of patient care assistants and universal support assistants.
  • Provide appropriate physical care within professional nursing scope based on patient acuity and complexity, and document and communicate each shift the patient’s response to care, resource use, and anticipated needs.
  • Demonstrate competencies specific to the populations receiving direct patient care.
  • Under direct RN supervision, 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 for assigned patients and evaluate 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 condition, 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 treatment and examination of patients.
  • Maintain awareness of patient comfort and safety needs.
  • Initiate patient education plans based on individualized patient needs and physician direction 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 role of PCA until NCLEX success and transition 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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