Bronson Healthcare RN Travel Staffing Program ED 7p-7a

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Bronson Healthcare team as a Travel Staffing Program ED 7p-7a. This is a full-time position with a 36-hour schedule, working 12-hour night shifts.

• Travel to various Bronson Healthcare locations, including BBC, BLH, BMH, BSH, and BCOM, with separate pool assignments.
• Cluster first, with cluster may occur within or outside competency group.
• Work every other weekend and 50% holidays, including Christmas.
• Rotate assignment (organization and/or unit) location every two weeks.
• Commit to a 6-month employment contract.
• Not eligible for mileage reimbursement, PTO accrual, nursing scholarship, tuition reimbursement, workshop/conference time, certification and advanced degree completion pay, or nursing professional advancement ladder participation.
• Not eligible for any bonuses, specialty, differential, charge, or preceptor pay.
• LC: voluntary unpaid; involuntary will be paid for 50% of the canceled shift.
• Standby: Due to ineligibility for extra incentive pay, employee is not required to be placed on standby (exception OB requirements for mandatory LCD).
• PTO: 5 unpaid prescheduled days off per six-month contract with the exception MPMLA. Unpaid time off will be requested at least 30 days in advance.
• PTO will not accrue.
• 40 hours of MPMLA (medical leave) will be accrued. This is not PTO.
• Candidates who have a PTO balance accrued prior to transitioning into a RN travel role will have their PTO balance frozen until employee transfers into a position with PTO or they terminate employment.
• If employment is terminated at any time, payout will be at 50% of the salary rate the PTO was accrued and not the RN travel rate.
• 403B: employee contributions only. Bronson will not provide any contribution.
• Candidates practice in accordance to organizational procedures and guidelines and the Michigan Public Health Code.

• Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan.
• Associate's degree in nursing is required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred; must obtain within 8 years of hire. If after 8 years, this requirement is not met, employment will be terminated.
• Candidates must possess at least one year experience in an acute care.
• Must possess at least one year RN experience required.
• BLS (all), ACLS (critical care, ED, OB) certifications are required.
• Demonstrates competencies for the population served.

• Fingerprinting required.
• Subject to all COVID-related requirements, such as but not limited to routine testing as necessary.
• Ensures appropriate delegation to CNA's to ensure work is completed.
• Shifts may be variable but standard in this facility is an 8-hour shift.

We are committed to providing high-quality patient care and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. Our RNs are expected to demonstrate the following standards of practice:

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients' health or the situation.
• Assesses the patient's physical and developmental needs.
• Analyzes assessment data to identify appropriate patient needs.
• Documents nursing history and age-appropriate physical/emotional needs/strengths for assigned patients.
• Reviews vital signs to assess condition of patient and detect deviations from normal.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine patient problems or issues.
• Uses the assessment data to identify patient problems.
• Confirms problems with patient and family when appropriate.
• Documents the expected outcomes and plan of care related to the problems through use of the clinical pathway and outcome teaching record.
• Identifies expected outcomes for a customized patient plan.
• Utilizes patient/family input when defining outcomes.
• Incorporates the patient values, ethical, and cultural considerations.
• Coordinates discharge planning.
• Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Incorporates clinical pathways into the plan when appropriate.
• Develops individualized interventions with patient input when appropriate.
• Considers data from other members of the healthcare team when developing the plan of care.
• Implements the identified plan.
• Implements appropriate interventions.
• Administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and policies.
• Utilizes evidence-based interventions specific to the patients plan.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of the patient.
• 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.
• Evaluates progress toward the expected outcomes.
• 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.
• Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice.
• Stays knowledgeable on changes in nursing practice.
• 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.
• Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules, and regulations.
• Provides age-appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner.
• Participates in self-evaluation, identifying areas of strengths as well as areas that could benefit from professional development.
• Participates in systematic peer review as appropriate.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• 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.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Partners with the multiple health disciplines to effect change and generate positive outcomes for the patient and family, based on the plan of care.
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
• 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 caregiving.
• Serves as a patient advocate.
• Integrates research findings into practice.
• 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/findings with others, conducting research, analyzing data and trends of nursing practice to develop changes in nursing practice, and utilizing evidence-based practice in the development of policies, procedures, and standards of practice in patient care.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice when planning for and providing care.
• 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, and extent of patient interaction.
• Assists the patient and family in becoming informed consumers about the options, costs, risks, and benefits of treatments and care.
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
• Participates in nursing councils and committees as appropriate.
• Attends at least 50% of unit staff meetings.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 403B: employee contributions only.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Employee assistance program.

To apply for this position, please submit your application, cover letter, and resume through Workday. Incomplete and partial submissions will not be considered. We look forward to reviewing your application