Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) Internship - Bronson Methodist

About the role

This program is designed to prepare nurses for practice in the fast-paced and constantly evolving field of surgical nursing. Interns will take part in an extended orientation that includes classroom instruction, hands-on training in both foundational and advanced surgical skills, clinical experience, and the development of critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Takes part in an extended orientation that includes classroom instruction, hands-on training in both foundational and advanced surgical skills, clinical experience, and the development of critical thinking.
• Participates in a full-time, day-shift orientation lasting approximately 6 to 8 months.
• After successful completion of orientation, transitions into an available OR Registered Nurse position—placement on any shift, depending on department needs (current needs include night shift).
• Provides comprehensive data pertinent to the patients' health or the situation.
• Achieves knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of care given by self and others.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

Requirements

• Diploma, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the state of Michigan.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Competitive compensation.
• Generous PTO and retirement plans.
• Career development opportunities.
• AND MORE!

Skills

• Comprehensive data collection.
• Assessment of physical and developmental needs.
• Analysis of assessment data to identify appropriate patient needs.
• Documentation of nursing history and age appropriate physical/emotional needs/strengths for assigned patients.
• Vital sign monitoring.
• Plan development and implementation.
• Medication administration.
• Coordination of discharge planning.
• Interpersonal communication and collaboration.
• Research integration into practice.
• Safety and effectiveness considerations in nursing practice.
• Task assignment and delegation.
• Consumer education and advocacy.
• Leadership and professional development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO, and retirement plans.

Pay

Competitive compensation.

Schedule

Full time, variable time type, 40 scheduled weekly hours.