Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Bronson At Home ( Home Health ) - Full-time Days

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Location

BAH Bronson at Home

Title

Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Bronson At Home ( Home Health ) - Full-time Days

Registered Nurse – Home Care

As a Home Care Registered Nurse, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients receive high‑quality care in the comfort of their own homes. You’ll provide skilled nursing services based on a physician‑ordered plan of care while supporting patients and families every step of the way.

In this role, you’ll work as part of a collaborative geographic or specialty care team under the guidance of the Home Health Clinical Services Manager. Using the nursing process, you’ll assess patient needs, plan and deliver care, and evaluate outcomes to ensure the best possible experience for each patient.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver skilled nursing care to home care patients according to physician‑prescribed plans of care and Medicare guidelines
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and other members of the care team
• Delegate appropriate tasks to patient care assistants and support staff
• Provide hands‑on nursing care based on patient needs and level of complexity
• Document each patient visit, including responses to care and ongoing needs
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team to support continuity of care
• Demonstrate competency in caring for the patient populations served

This is a rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while working independently and collaboratively in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
• Active RN license in good standing with the State of Michigan required
• BLS certification required
• Two (2) years of recent continuous acute care experience preferred

Driving Requirement

This position requires regular use of a personal vehicle for work-related duties.

• Valid Michigan driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required
• Successful MVR check required after offer and prior to start date
• Proof of active auto insurance must be maintained and updated with Bronson as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and electronic)
• Ability to interpret clinical and electronic data to guide care decisions
• Comfortable with sustained computer use and detailed documentation
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with patient care activities

Professional Practice Expectations

• Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care
• Document care, patient responses, and outcomes accurately
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Participate in quality improvement, education, and professional development
• Provide culturally sensitive, ethical, and compassionate care
• Serve as a patient advocate and contribute to a positive work environment

The Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing services to home care clients according to a physician prescribed plan of care, and according to requirements defined in the Medicare Conditions of Participation (484.30 Skilled Nursing Services). RNs in this position perform their regularly assigned tasks as members of a geographic or specialty team under the direction and leadership of the HH Clinical Services Manager. Under general supervision and in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, the unit, and the Michigan Public Health Code, the registered nurse manages the care delivery for patients to achieve quality outcomes by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, diagnosing, implementation and evaluation; coordinating the care provided by other professionals; delegating selected acts, tasks or functions that fall within the scope of professional nursing practice and the abilities of patient care assistants and universal service assistants; providing selected aspects of physical care within the scope of professional nursing practice as appropriate given the patient's level of acuity and complexity of care required; documenting during each visit the patient's response to care provided and anticipated needs; and communicating effectively with other disciplines as needed related to the patients plan of care. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Diploma, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
2 years of current continuous experience in an acute care setting preferred
Licensed RN in good standing with the State of Michigan required.
Current driver's license in the state of Michigan and proof of insurance required
BLS certification required

   Driving your own vehicle on a regularly scheduled basis to perform business on behalf of Bronson is required for this position and will require successfully pass of MVR check after an offer of employment has been made but prior to the employee’s start date.  Proof of valid auto insurance on that vehicle that will be driven while on duty for Bronson is required.  It is the employee’s responsibility to submit auto insurance renewals before current coverage expires to their supervisor.  It is also the employee’s responsibility to update their auto insurance coverage with Bronson if a different vehicle will be driven to perform business on behalf of Bronson.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment in order to set an appropriate plan of action
• Must be able to constantly communicate both verbally, in writing and electronically
Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time.
Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
• The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients’ health or the situation.
o Assesses the patient’s physical and developmental needs
o Analyzes assessment data to identify appropriate patient needs
o Documents nursing history and age appropriate physical/emotional needs/strengths for assigned patients
o Reviews vital signs to assess condition of patient and detect deviations from normal.
• The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine patient problems or issues
o Uses the assessment data to identify patient problems
o Confirms problems with patient and caregiver when appropriate
o Documents the expected outcomes and plan of care related to the problems through use of the clinical pathway and outcome teaching record
• The registered nurse identified expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient
o Utilizes the patient/family input when defining outcomes. Incorporates the patient values, ethical and cultural considerations.
o Coordinates discharge planning, utilizing the continuum of care available.
• The registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
o Incorporates clinical pathways into the plan when appropriate
o Develops individualized care plans with patient input when appropriate
o Considers data from other members of the healthcare team when developing the plan of care
• The registered nurse implements the identified plan.
o Implements appropriate interventions.
o Administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and polices
o Utilizes evidence-based interventions specific to the patients plan
o Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of the patient.
o Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, and coordinates the implementation of the plan.
o Manages the care plan for patients by organizing and delegation patient care interventions to be implemented. Evaluates the effectiveness of care given by self and others.
• The registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of the expected outcomes
o Evaluates the effectiveness of the planned interventions and the patient response toward achievement of the expected outcomes.
o Documents the patient response toward the expected outcomes.

Standards of Professional Performance:
• The registered nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
o Participates in quality improvement activities
o Uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice.
• The registered nurse attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
o Participates in ongoing educational activities related to appropriate knowledge and professional issues.
o Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and continued ongoing educational activities.
• The registered nurse evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations.
o Provides age appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner.
o Participates in self-evaluation, identifying areas of strengths as well as areas benefiting from professional development.
o Participates in systematic peer review as appropriate.
• The registered nurse interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
o Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues
o Maintains compassionate and caring relationships with peers and colleagues
o Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment.
• The registered nurse collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
o Partners with the multiple health disciplines to effect change and generate positive outcomes for the patient and family, based on the plan of care.
• The registered nurse integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
o Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality and rights.
o Demonstrates a commitment to connecting with self and others through relationship centered care giving.
o Serves as a patient advocate
• The registered nurse integrates research finding into practice.
o Uses research to improve the health of patients and the practice environment.
o Participates in the various levels of research based on their level of education. Such activities may include: identifying clinical problems, participating in data collection, participating in the research committee, sharing research activities/finding with others, conducting research, analyzing data and trends of nursing practice to develop changes in nursing practice and utilizes evidence based practice in the development of policies, procedures and standards of practice in patient care.
• The registered nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
o Assigns or delegates tasks based on the needs and condition of the patient, potential for harm, complexity of the nursing activity, required problem solving and innovation, predictability of outcome, extent of patient interaction
o Assists the patient and caregiver(s) in becoming informed consumers about the options, costs, risks and benefits of treatments and care.
• The registered nurse provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
o Participates in nursing councils, hospital and unit based committees as appropriate.
o Attends at least 50% of unit staff meetings
o Works to create and maintain professional, healthy work environment when representing Bronson in all settings (local, regional or nationally)

Shift

First Shift

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Cost Center

7310 Home Care Nursing (BAH)

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