Overview Critical Illness Recovery Hospital Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan (Select Specialty Hospital – Grand Rapids (Corewell Health) New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time Dayshift Hours: 7:00 am - 7:30 pm $15,000 Sign On Bonus Pay: Starting at $37.16 per hour Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends Select Specialty Hospital Grand Rapids is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Registered Nurses (RNs) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way. We support your career growth and personal well-being: Start Strong : Extensive 10- 13-week structured new graduate orientation program with a dedicated preceptor. Invest in Your Future : 100% company-paid scholarship (BSN), tuition reimbursement, and continuing education. Elevate Your Skills : Clinical ladder programs and certifications such as PCCN and CCRN. Ease the Burden : Student debt benefit program. Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO and 401(K) with company match. Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care. Applicants may apply before being licensed however must have license upon start date. Responsibilities Responsibilities: In collaboration with the physician and their preceptor, you will assure implementation of the assessment plan, evaluation, and follow-up of the plan of care for the patient population. Initiating an ongoing systematic assessment of the physical, emotional, social, educational and functional needs of the patients/families. Interpreting assessment data and information to develop a nursing care plan which contains problem identification, nursing diagnosis, nursing orders, approaches, interventions, short/long term goals and discharge planning. Participating as a productive member of the interdisciplinary team in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of rehabilitation goals. Assuring that documents in the medical record are complete, factual, accurate and timely. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of accredited program for registered nursing. Valid State RN License required. BLS required at hire. Must have flexibility of scheduling to complete the requirements of the program
CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience. Location BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital Title Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist A Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) is an advanced practice registered nurse with expertise in nursing management of a defined specialty population. CNS practice is characterized by the translation of knowledge and evidence-based standards into high quality patient care delivery and patient outcomes, either by providing direct care or by influencing the practice of others. Special knowledge and skills are required for the role, including clinical expertise, advanced understanding of evidence-based practice, and proficiency in communication, collaboration, consultation, evaluation, education, mentorship, and change management strategies. The CNS creates an environment that supports clinical inquiry to improve clinical and service outcomes across three spheres of influence: the patient/family, nurses and nursing practice, and the organization/system (NACNS, 2010). Master's degree (MSN or MS in Nursing) Minimum of two years of recent clinical obstetrical nursing experience M inimum requirement of two years of labor and delivery experience Previous teaching experience preferred Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan Certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Basic Life Support within orientation period; Advanced Cardiac Life Support within orientation period if providing coverage for critically ill patient populations. • Exhibits strong analytical, organization and prioritization skills • Displays sound computer skills in multiple software applications • Possesses a high degree of flexibility. • Manages and appropriately prioritizes multiple, concurrent projects • Assists with issue identification and problem resolution • Demonstrates strong communication and negotiation skills • Able to work in inter-professional teams Work which produces very high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g. CRT work between 70 and 90 percent of the time, and work involving extremely close tolerances and considerable hand/eye coordination for sustained periods of 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. CNS outcomes are achieved through a set of core competencies (NACNS, 2010), employed across three spheres of influence (patient/family, nurses/nursing practice, and systems/organizations), including: • Direct Care: Direct interaction with patients, families, and groups of patients to promote health or well-being and improve quality of life. Characterized by a holistic perspective in the advanced nursing management of health, illness, and disease states. Works with the interdisciplinary team to develop plans of care to achieve high quality outcomes. • Consultation: Patient, staff, or system-focused interaction between professionals, where the CNS is recognized as having specialized expertise in achieving identified outcomes and implementing practice improvements. • System Leadership: Manages change and empowers others to improve nursing practice both within and across systems. Uses systematic processes, practice standards, and innovations to influence nursing practice and outcomes for a specialty population. Leads system change to improve health/nurse sensitive outcomes. • Collaboration: Works jointly with others to optimize clinical outcomes. Collaborates at an advanced level by establishing effective communication and relationships that advance problem-solving and promote clinical excellence. • Coaching: Provides skillful guidance and teaching to advance care of patients, families, groups of patients, and the profession of nursing. Mentors' nurses in the acquisition of new knowledge, translation of research into practice, implementation of evidence-based nursing care, and participation in effective clinical teams. • Research: Generates new knowledge and contributes to nursing science by participating in the conduct of nursing research. Interprets, translates, evaluates, and integrates evidence into clinical practice and quality improvement initiatives. Engages in systematic inquiry to evaluate patient care delivery and patient outcomes. • Ethical Decision-Making, Moral Agency, and Advocacy: Identifies, articulates, and takes action on ethical concerns at the patient, family, provider, and system levels. Engages in formal self-evaluation, seeks feedback on performance, and fosters team accountability. Participates in organizational, local, state, national, and international level policy making and other activities related to professional nursing practice. The following are the primary performance categories and competencies, which are used to evaluate each employee in this job. The specific measurements and records of performance are kept within each department/unit. I. DOCUMENTATION: Demonstrates the competencies associated with the paperwork or charting aspect of the job. For some jobs, e.g., clerical, this is a major function of the job. For others, e.g., direct patient care jobs, it demonstrates that the employee documents their work appropriately and not how well the work is performed. Data is gathered from charts, notes, paperwork, completed documents, etc. II. JUDGMENT/DECISION MAKING: Demonstrates the ability to evaluate the factors relevant to a situation and make timely decisions that add value to the services provided. Data is gathered from peer review, observation, customer comments/suggestions, etc. III. TECHNICAL SKILLS: Demonstrates competency in the skills or tasks required for the employee’s job. Data is gathered via peer review, observation, etc. IV. TEAMWORK: Demonstrates the competencies necessary for developing and maintaining cooperative relationships with other at all levels of the organization by sharing information, workload responsibilities, decision-making and recognition of others in pursuit of a common purpose. Evidence is gathered via peer review, observation, etc. V. PRODUCTIVITY: Demonstrates the ability to achieve the desired work result effectively and efficiently with the minimum of time and resources. Evaluated through peer review, observation, etc. VI. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: Demonstrates competencies necessary for the integration of quality control into the job, department and/or organization-wide improvements. Data is gathered through documented improvement processes. VII. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Demonstrates appropriate communication skills with patients, visitors, coworkers, supervision, physicians and others. Includes verbal and telephone skills. Data gathered via observation, workshop/presentation evaluation form, written or verbal feedback from customers. VIII. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH: Participates in a program of self-development and continuous education. This is for all employee mandatory in-services, other in-services, educational activity, and community service as required by the job. Data gathered from sign in sheets and department records. IX. EXTENDED ROLES: This itemizes extended roles (if any) the employee performs, i.e., charge, preceptor, etc. For each advanced role, a separate competency list is required. X. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates adherence to the standards as provided in the Bronson “Commitment to Customer Service”, i.e., Commitment Statements, Quality Service Standards and the Interaction Process which includes the Service Recovery “AAA Action Plan”. Data gathered via observations, customer surveys, and other written and verbal feedback from customers. XI. AGE SPECIFIC (Direct patient care jobs only.): The employee must be able to demonstrate the competencies necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the population served. Data gathered from observation and department records. Shift First Shift Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Cost Center 6845 Women and Children's Admin (BMH) Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration. Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson!
CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience. Location BBC Bronson Battle Creek Title Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Bronson Battle Creek - Full-time 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 in the organization throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge by the following: 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; and documenting and communicating during each tour of duty the patient's response to care provided, consumption of resources and anticipated needs. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. Associate's degree in Nursing required Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred, must obtain within 8 years of hire Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the state of Michigan As of December 29, 2013, any nurse hired by Bronson who does not hold a BSN (or higher nursing degree) will be given 8 years from date of hire date to obtain. If, after 8 years, the nurse has not met this requirement, employment will be terminated. BLS certification required by completion of core orientation Critical care or ALS as well as other certifications may be required for some RNs, unit specific Bronson South Haven Specific - Effective July 1, 2017 all new hires are expected to successfully obtain their BSN within 8 years of hire date. Bronson South Haven Specific : Emergency Department: SALT triage, ESI Triage, and NIH Stroke Scale to be completed within 90 days of hire date. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC only required for FT and part -time nurses) within 6 months of hire date. Special Care Unit: All nurses in department will need to have Pediatric Advance Life Support certification within 6 months of hire. RNs in Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby/Antepartum at BMH & BBC Specific : The Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification through PQF or NCC is required within 6 months of completing intermediate fetal monitoring Current driver's license in the state of Michigan and proof of insurance required for BAH • 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. Standards of Practice: • 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 family 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 for outcomes not achieved 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 interventions 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 family 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 Participated 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) • Responsibilities related to the Scrub RN o Interprets procedure card, assesses case cart for supplies prior to the scheduled procedure time. Identifies missing equipment and/or supplies and makes arrangements to acquire those supplies. o Applies knowledge of operative procedure and physician preferences by anticipating physicians' needs. o Observant of overt changes in patient's condition that indicates a problem has emerged. o Evaluates and updates case information, i.e., preference cards, broken or misplaced equipment, back-ordered supplies, and recommended changes in procedure. o Remains aware of the proper use of equipment and instruments, and discourages improper use and handling by co-workers & physicians. o Is observant of the changing needs of the operative field and the surgical team, anticipates potential needs, and takes appropriate actions. o Acts as the specialist and resource for circulators who may be unfamiliar with positioning devices, specialty equipment, and/or implants needed. o Assigned and responsible for after-hour call on a rotational basis. o Ability to perform scrub duties in multiple services; ie: neuro and ortho STII able to perform spinal fusions in bother services. For HDU Department Only: Additional on call requirements above and beyond regular scheduled hours For Bronson Lakeview Hospital and Bronson South Haven Hospital: The RN is responsible for completing the Word day CBL –“Swing beds”. This is an annual CBL that describes the difference in a swing bed patient versus an in-patient or observation patient. The RN will understand the documentation differences and the specific care required for each individual swing bed patient. Shift Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Cost Center 4300 Trauma Emergency Center (BBC) Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration. Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson!
The Registered Nurse (RN) works under the direction of the Team Leader and is accountable to the Director of Nursing. The RN uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat patient responses to actual or potential health conditions. Assesses monitors, detects, plans and takes appropriate action to prevent potential physiological complications and promotes optimal level of health. Provides medication administration, treatments, and supervision of CENAs performing ADLs. Accountable for integrating care within scope of practice licensure, relevant education and experience. Collaborates with the Care Coordinators, Team Leaders and other team members to ensure communication and timely updates on resident’s change in conditions. Utilizes Policies and Procedures to guide job duties. We do 12 hours shifts from 6:30am-7pm and 6:30pm-7am. We are currently hiring for both shifts, Full and Part Time. Responsibilities Actively demonstrates the organization’s values and mission, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values: Safety of our patients and staff, Excellence in all that we do, Respect for everyone all the time, Value in all that we offer and Enthusiasm as our way of life. • Completes 100% of training, in-service, Do-it Groups (DIGs) and Just Do It (JDI) requirements established by MNM and by any professional or licensing organizations.* • Collaborates with other members of the health care team to develop, implement, and evaluate an individualized written plan of care based upon a physiological, psychosocial, spiritual assessment consistent with patient/significant other’s changing needs & goals. • Completes Medication Administration and Treatments per physician orders and State and Federal Guidelines, utilizing proper infection control and safety measures. • Seeks life-long learning through certification, advanced practice, higher education, and literature review. • Demonstrates leadership through sharing of knowledge, being a clinical resource, and professional role model. • Supervises CENAs to ensure patients receive ADLs according to plan of care. Demonstrates effective communication through collegial relationships and interdisciplinary communication. • Demonstrates enhanced time management skills and ability to assist others in order to contribute to overall performance of the team. • Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed by general and unit-specific competency- based objectives
