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Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) Internship - Bronson Methodist

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Internship

Onsite

Intern

2+ years exp

Bronson Healthcare is offering a Surgical Nurse Internship for licensed Registered Nurses seeking a new opportunity in surgical care. This program is designed to prepare nurses for practice in the fast-paced and constantly evolving field of surgical nursing, providing classroom instruction, hands-on training, and clinical experience.

Health CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPrimary and Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Participate in a full-time, day-shift orientation lasting approximately 6 to 8 months

Transition into an available OR Registered Nurse position after successful completion of orientation

Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patients’ health or the situation

Assess the patient’s physical and developmental needs

Analyze assessment data to identify appropriate patient needs

Document nursing history and age appropriate physical/emotional needs/strengths for assigned patients

Review vital signs to assess condition of patient and detect deviations from normal

Analyze the assessment data to determine patient problems or issues

Confirm problems with patient and family when appropriate

Document the expected outcomes and plan of care related to the problems through use of the clinical pathway and outcome teaching record

Identify expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient

Utilize patient/family input when defining outcomes

Incorporate patient values, ethical and cultural considerations

Coordinate discharge planning for outcomes not achieved utilizing the continuum of care available

Develop a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes

Incorporate clinical pathways into the plan when appropriate

Develop individualized interventions with patient input when appropriate

Consider data from other members of the healthcare team when developing the plan of care

Implement the identified plan

Administer prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and policies

Utilize evidence-based interventions specific to the patients plan

Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of the patient

Initiate a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, and coordinate the implementation of the plan

Manage the care plan for patients by organizing and delegating patient care interventions to be implemented. Evaluate the effectiveness of care given by self and others

Evaluate progress toward attainment of the expected outcomes

Document the patient response toward the expected outcomes

Participate in quality improvement activities

Use the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice

Participate in ongoing educational activities related to appropriate knowledge and professional issues

Maintain professional records that provide evidence of competency and continued ongoing educational activities

Evaluate one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations

Provide age appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner

Participate in self-evaluation, identifying areas of strengths as well as areas benefiting from professional development

Participate in systematic peer review as appropriate

Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues

Share knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues

Maintain compassionate and caring relationships with peers and colleagues

Contribute to a supportive and healthy work environment

Collaborate with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice

Partner with the multiple health disciplines to effect change and generate positive outcomes for the patient and family, based on the plan of care

Integrate ethical provisions in all areas of practice

Deliver care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality and rights

Demonstrate a commitment to connecting with self and others through relationship centered care giving

Serve as a patient advocate

Integrate research findings into practice

Use research to improve the health of patients and the practice environment

Participate in the various levels of research based on their level of education

Qualification

Licensed Registered NurseBLS certificationCritical care experienceClinical nursing experienceCommunication skills

Required

Diploma, Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing required

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 is required for some RNs, unit specific

Successful completion of Hospital, Core, and Department specific orientation based upon unit and experience level 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 levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 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