Provides general nursing staff functions for an orthopedic trauma practice, including patient assessments, triage, and clinical support for providers. Responsible for patient education, coordinating diagnostics, and assisting with minor and emergency procedures.
Requirements summary
Requires a nursing degree (Associate, Diploma, or BSN preferred) and a valid Registered Nurse license in the State of Michigan. Must have BLS competency and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
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 Regional Subspecialty RN – Full time - Bronson Orthopedic Trauma, Foot & Ankle Specialists – Kalamazoo, MI Working under provider’s direction, provides all general nursing staff functions for the practice. Obtains and records: vital signs, provides initial patient assessment, obtains concise patient history, and provides clinical information and support to providers. Processes and posts information to patient's charts. Provides patient and family with education regarding medications, diagnostics, treatment and care, and patient referrals. Additional responsibilities include assisting in other areas as needed and phone triage of patients. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. Associates Degree, Diploma, or Bachelor of Science from an Accredited Nursing Program prior to employment. BSN preferred. Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan; BLS competency required
Must possess excellent interpersonal and effective problem solving and prioritization skills and the ability to process information in a confidential manner
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, providers and other staff; ability to maintain patient confidentiality; ability to work independently and think as well as function as an integral team member with other healthcare professionals
Must also possess excellent computer skills and have ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment Work which is constantly and exceptionally tiring mentally and/or visually. Conditions exist more than 90% of the work 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.
Prepares daily patient charts for the office. Collects the patient's medical history and physical data.
Maintain documentation standards and review chart prior to appointment to assure requests and documents are in place.
Triage calls from patients to determine urgency, necessity of appointment, or whether phone advice is sufficient.
Benefits
Sign-On Bonus
Retention Bonus
Under the direction of the provider, provides patient and family with appropriate education and reinforcement teaching regarding their care.
Assists provider with minor and emergency procedures and examinations. Follows instructions of physicians and provides reassurance for patients during examination. Performs specific procedures and testing independently.
Schedules tests, diagnostics, and procedures for patients. Prepares patients for the exams and procedures by providing appropriate instructions.
Reviews new referrals into practice. Assures appropriate diagnostic tests are performed prior to appointment and has documents in place to allow for comprehensive visit.
Documents results from ordered tests/procedures. Notifies patients of results.
Set up and assist physician with procedures (lumbar punctures, wound care, etc.)
Takes verbal, telephone and written orders for medications from physicians. Knowledgeably dispenses ordered medications (may be oral, I.M., or s/q) and properly records all data.
Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Records test and assessment results in patient chart.
Participates in performance improvement monitoring. Collects and collates data for monitoring quality of care and works to ensure all delivered care meets appropriate standards.
Assists in completion of misc. forms (Disability, Workers Compensation, State of Michigan) as required.
Performs and documents laboratory testing at physician direction.
Assures proper communication back to referring physicians regarding care and treatment of patients.
Coordinates admissions and referrals.
Stocks supplies and maintains examination rooms.
Attends staff, educational, and other meetings as required.
Familiar with various insurance and referral policies.
Participates in the coordination of resources for inpatients through collaboration with ancillary departments.
Performs other related duties as assigned including the education of student nurses. Shift First Shift Time Type Full time Sign-On Bonus External Candidates Only: Up to $5,000.00 Retention Bonus External Candidates Only, $5,000.00 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Cost Center 8155 Bronson Trauma Foot And Ankle Specialist (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. Bronson Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900. Today, with a workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations. Bronson’s exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. What’s more, our state-of-the-art, technology and evidence-based processes give us the tools we need to deliver the right care, at the right time. By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one. The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to Bronson Healthcare being ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.
