Registered Nurse (RN) - Bronson At Home (Home Health Care) - PRN

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Displays, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Data Collection, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Outcomes, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Driver's License, Health Plan, Healthcare, Home Care, Identify Issues, Insurance, Leadership, Medicare, Medication Administration, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Home, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Policy Development, Prescription Drugs, Procedure Development, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Requirements Management, Research Nursing, Research Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
MI
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Location BAH Bronson at Home

Job Title Registered Nurse (RN) - Bronson At Home (Home Health Care) - PRN

Job Summary 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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 Develops individualized care plans with patient input when appropriate 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 Administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and policies

• The registered nurse 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 Manages the care plan for patients by organizing and delegation patient care interventions to be implemented

• The registered nurse evaluates the effectiveness of care given by self and others. o Evaluates the effectiveness of the planned interventions and the patient response toward achievement of the expected outcomes 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 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 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 Participates in self-evaluation, identifying areas of strengths as well as areas benefiting from professional development

• The registered nurse interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. o Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues Maintains compassionate and caring relationships with peers and colleagues 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 Demonstrates a commitment to connecting with self and others through relationship centered care giving 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 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

Requirements

• 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 drivers license in the state of Michigan and proof of insurance required • BLS certification required • 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

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.

Shift First Shift Time Type Part time Scheduled Weekly Hours 10 Cost Center 7310 Home Care Nursing (BAH) Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer

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Bronson Battle Creek Hospital