Pediatric Transport Registered Nurse (RN) - BMH - Full-time 12N

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Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title

Pediatric Transport Registered Nurse (RN) - BMH - Full-time 12N

Description

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. 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.

Diploma, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required, and successful completion of Hospital, Core, and Department specific orientation based upon unit and experience level.

Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with 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 competency required by completion of core orientation.

PALS required for some RN staff nurses (unit/department specific)

• 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. 

• Activities and treatments must be recorded in an accurate manner and technical information and instructions must be communicated to patients, families, and all members of the care delivery team.

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.  Job definitely requires above average strength and/or stamina to regularly lift weights up to 100 pounds and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment and other objects.  Work may be performed in positions requiring considerable expenditure of effort in reaching, climbing, maintaining balance, or manipulating heavy 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 attai