RN ER Manager/Supervisor Full-time
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Bronson Hospital Emergency Department Nurse Manager Full-Time

apartment Bronson Healthcare location_onKalamazoo, MI, US
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CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday.  This career site is for external applicants only.

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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

Bronson Hospital Emergency Department Nurse Manager Full-Time

  • Day 1 health benefits, competitive pay, advancement opportunities and more!
  • Generous PTO accrual
  • 403 matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness benefits
  • Up to $10,000 Sign on bonus (external candidates only)
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This position will provide strategic leadership and daily operational management across the Emergency Department at the Kalamazoo Hospital.

Submit your application today and a Talent Acquisition Specialist will reach out to you within the next 48 hours.

Responsible for supervising the activities of professional and ancillary personnel engaged in the provision of nursing care and managing the overall operation of an assigned nursing unit. Assignments are typically in the form of general results expected with considerable freedom to decide on procedures to be followed. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 3-5 years of progressively more responsible clinical and supervisory nursing experience required.  
  • Master's degree in Nursing, MBA, or Master of Health Administration preferred
  • Additional education/experience may be required depending on department
  • Current RN license in good standing in the state of Michigan BLS certification required 
  • Must be able to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with record keeping in the department 
  • Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment associated with the delivery patient care on the floors
  • Must be able to work as a team member and be able to communicate effectively with visitors, physicians, hospital personnel, and administrative staff with tact in order to handle sensitive matters
  • 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 considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required. 
  • Participates in nursing and organizational policy formulation and decision-making.
  • Develops and administers procedures necessary to implement approved policies and provides the overall direction necessary to ensure efficient and effective services.
  • Directs the preparation of departmental records as well as recurring and special reports and analyses, ensuring that they are complete, accurate and prepared on time. Reviews and interprets them in order to ascertain the extent to which departmental goals are being achieved: takes corrective action as necessary. 
  • Facilitates participation of staff in nursing and organizational policy formulation and decision-making.
  • Ensures staff attendance at shared governance meetings.
  • Works closely with unit councils facilitating implementation of decisions that improve patient outcomes, improve patient safety and support professional practice.
  • Accepts organizational accountability for services provided to recipients. 
  • Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of care.
  • Facilitates nurse and other staff member participation in interdisciplinary identification of desired client-centered outcomes.
  • Regularly reviews the nursing care plans for patients to determine their * Effectiveness in meeting established goals for care and treatment * Adherence to hospital and unit policies and procedures, and * Conformance with established nursing standards * Ensures nursing care staff is working within their legal scope of practice. * Provides culturally competent resources and education for multi-cultural patient and families. • Initiates appropriate action to correct or enhance nursing care plan when necessary.
  • Regularly reviews work in progress to ensure that all treatment, medications, and diagnostic tests ordered by physicians are promptly implemented and properly recorded, and the staff performance conforms to established standards and guidelines. 
  • Facilitates nurse participation in the monitoring and evaluation of nursing care in accordance with established professional, regulatory, and organizational standards of practice.
  • Advocates on behalf of patient and family, ensuring fair and ethical treatment.
  • Ensures staff follows documentation requirements. 
  • Provides guidance for and supervision of personnel accountable to the nurse manager.
  • Directly assists personnel accountable to the nurse manager in execution of the most difficult and /or sensitive clinical duties and responsibilities, provides counsel and guidance in unusual but less complex situations: serves as a resource at all times. 
  • Coordinates nursing services with the services of other health care disciplines. 
  • Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with physicians, and other members of the healthcare team in order to coordinate and facilitate the delivery of optimal patient care.
  • Participates in the recruitment, selection and retention of personnel.
  • Hires, mentors-trains, develops, evaluates and (when necessary) disciplines and discharges personnel accountable to the nurse manager or makes authoritative recommendation in such matters.
  • Promotes retention of personnel through recognition of positive performance.
  • Assumes responsibility for staffing and scheduling personnel. Assignment reflects appropriate utilization of personnel.
  • Assures appropriate orientation, educations, credentialing, and continuing professional development for personnel.
  • Evaluates performance of personnel.
  • Evaluates information obtained from (a) personal observations, (b) communications with staff, (c) rounds with medical and allied personnel, (d) communications with patients and family and (e) chart review to determine quality of care and the patients progress toward established outcomes.
  • Investigates and resolves incidents and complaints/suggestions from physicians, patients, visitors, and staff: corrects deficiencies (if any) and prepares documentation or explanation when appropriate. 
  • Participates in planning and monitoring the budget for their defined areas.
  • Participates in the development of short and long term goals for his/her unit, and plans to accomplish agreed upon goals. 
  • Develops, secures approval of and administers the budget which provides for the attainment of unit goals and in accordance with approved plans. 
  • Participates and involves the nursing staff in evaluative research activities
  • Fosters a climate conducive to educational experiences for nursing and other students. 
  • Provides for the development and continuing education of unit staff by * Identifying educational needs, * Recommending the development of educational programs * Providing for staff participation in work-related seminars and in service programs, and * Encouraging staff development activities.
  • Remains abreast of developments in appropriate clinical areas of nursing and management.
  • Fosters peer review.
  • Maintains a safe environment in accordance with nursing standards, hospital policies, and safety regulations.
  • Ensures that unit supply inventory levels are maintained and monitors usage to determine the need for changes. Ensures the proper operation of unit equipment/secures the repair of unit equipment by initiating work order.
  • Monitors the administration, documentation, and safekeeping of all controlled medications maintained on the unit.
  • Responsible for unit compliance with standards and guidelines and promulgated by accrediting and regulatory agencies.
  • Responsible for the deployment, integration, and modeling of the behaviors and standards of Bronson’s Plan for Excellence in areas of direct responsibility and throughout the entire Bronson Healthcare Group.
  • Responsible for ensuring that our employees follow safe practices and procedures for the fair and ethical treatment of our patients, families, visitors and other customers
  • Responsible for making timely decisions and taking necessary action related to the readiness for, and compliance with, the requirements of internal and external bodies, involving compliance, accreditation, auditing, and other regulations required of Bronson Healthcare Group.

Surgery Department – Bronson Lakeview Hospital Specific:

  • Develop educational curricula, policies and solutions to problems relating to infection prevention.
  • Infection surveillance: Manages, identifies and analyzes routine surveillance data throughout the hospital system.
  • Consultation: serves as a consultant, liaison, and resource to patients and staff related to infection prevention.
  • Makes recommendations and decisions regarding construction, renovation and environmental rounds that assures compliance with national/and or professional standards.
  • Oversees the compliance of the Exposure Control Plan and Infection Control Practices of the facility and Bronson system utilizing the national standards/guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.

For Bronson Lakeview Hospital and Bronson South Haven Hospital:

The Nurse Manager is responsible for completing the Word day CBL –“Swing beds”. This is an annual CBL that describes the difference in a swing bed patient versus an in-patient or observation patient. The Nurse Manager will understand the documentation differences and the specific care required for each individual swing bed patient.

Shift

First Shift

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Cost Center

4300 Trauma Emergency Center (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.

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Conditions exist more than 90% of the work time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required. • Coordinates and oversees hospital operations. Provides administrative direction. • Resolves crises and conflicts. Provides analysis, assessment and intervention for problems requiring immediate attention. Informs department managers and directors of problems and resolutions. • Investigates problems and complaints from patients, visitors, physicians and staff. Implements appropriate action and follow up. • Initial contact person for atypical events. Conducts initial assessment of event. Initiates appropriate action, ensuring stabilization of patient. Ensures notification of risk management, CSI and department manager and director. • Continually assesses hospital environment for safety concerns including patients, families, visitors and staff. Takes action as appropriate. • Attends all Safety Check-In Meetings Monday – Friday. Leads Safety Check-In Meetings on weekends and holidays. • Coordinates placement of all admissions and transfers. Communicates with Bronson First to coordinate all regional transfers. • Collaborates with physicians and Rapid Response to ensure optimal patient placement. • Monitors hospital capacity. Manages through-put to avoid delays in patient placement. Implements hospital surg plan as needed. Provides hospital wide communication regarding level of occupancy. Collaborates with ER physicians and ER charge nurse when hospital is at capacity. • Leads 0400/1600 Bed Planning Meetings. Works with staffing office to ensure appropriate placement of available staff. Assigns or reassigns staff as appropriate to maintain safe, competent levels of care in all areas, including placement of sitters. • Coordinates communication with outside organizations or their representatives, including other health care facilities, law enforcement agencies and the media. Relays appropriate information according to established policies. Involves public relations in all media calls. • Manages the initial response in the event of a disaster, crisis or emergency situation. Notifies incident commander. Coordinates all activities until incident commander arrives. Communicates with outside organizations or their representatives, including information regarding bed availability. • Ensures compliance with established policies and procedures, including Substance Abuse Policy. Ensures appropriate testing when reasonable suspicion for abuse exists. • Answers all calls for Employee Incident Hot Line after hours, on weekends and holidays. Provides initial triage and directs employee to ER as appropriate. Documents all calls on the Employee Injury & Illness Incident Report. Collaborates with ER physician to initiate prophylactic treatment of employees in the event of exposure to communicable diseases. • Identifies bed bugs in conjunction with EVS manager or designee. Coordinates notification of EVS management, facilities and Griffin Pest Control. Ensures room is properly sealed post discharge. • Conducts regular rounds on all hospital departments and units. Monitors unit activity, level of patient care and assists with problem resolution. Acts as mentor to staff and advocate to patients. • Oversees availability of supplies and equipment necessary for patient care. Provides direction during shortages. Provides direction during computer and monitoring downtime. Shift 12 Hour Day Shift Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Cost Center 1670 Bed Utilization (BBC) 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. Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson!
RN Manager/Supervisor Full-time
Bronson Healthcare

House Manager (RN) - Bronson Battle Creek - Full-time 12D

apartment Bronson Healthcare location_onBattle Creek, MI
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 BBC Bronson Battle Creek Title House Manager (RN) - Bronson Battle Creek - Full-time 12D The House Manager is responsible for supporting the operations and patient care services of the organization. The House Manager utilizes effective leadership skills to support staff, solve problems, and make appropriate decisions. They provide immediate administrative and clinical leadership to unit staff and ancillary departments and coordinates hospital-wide activities as necessary to resolve problem situations as they arise and often in the absence of unit leaders. Works independently as well as with others. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. Licensed RN in the State of Michigan required, Bachelor's required Masters in Nursing/HCA preferred. Licensed RN in good standing with the State of Michigan required. For Bronson South Haven only : As of Dec. 1, 2019, a BSN in required upon hire for this position. Any employee hired before this date is required to have an active nursing license and 3-5 years of progressively more responsible experience in the hospital l or elsewhere. * Bronson South Haven Hospital- BCLS required upon hire. Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire. Hospital Incident Command courses IS-100.HCb, IS-200HCb, IS-200.HCa and IS-700.a, and NIH Stroke certification to be completed within 6 months of hire.* For Bronson Battle Creek - Part of the stroke team and ensures proper mixing and dosing of TPA Overall knowledge of disaster planning and certification in IS courses highly preferred. • Overall knowledge of disaster planning • Must be able to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with record keeping in the Department • Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment associated with the delivery patient care on the floors • Must be able to work as a team member and be able to communicate effectively with visitors, physicians, hospital personnel, and administrative staff; such dealings may often require the use of significant tact in order to handle sensitive matters Work which is constantly and exceptionally tiring mentally and/or visually. Conditions exist more than 90% of the work time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required. • Coordinates and oversees hospital operations. Provides administrative direction. • Resolves crises and conflicts. Provides analysis, assessment and intervention for problems requiring immediate attention. Informs department managers and directors of problems and resolutions. • Investigates problems and complaints from patients, visitors, physicians and staff. Implements appropriate action and follow up. • Initial contact person for atypical events. Conducts initial assessment of event. Initiates appropriate action, ensuring stabilization of patient. Ensures notification of risk management, CSI and department manager and director. • Continually assesses hospital environment for safety concerns including patients, families, visitors and staff. Takes action as appropriate. • Attends all Safety Check-In Meetings Monday – Friday. Leads Safety Check-In Meetings on weekends and holidays. • Coordinates placement of all admissions and transfers. Communicates with Bronson First to coordinate all regional transfers. • Collaborates with physicians and Rapid Response to ensure optimal patient placement. • Monitors hospital capacity. Manages through-put to avoid delays in patient placement. Implements hospital surg plan as needed. Provides hospital wide communication regarding level of occupancy. Collaborates with ER physicians and ER charge nurse when hospital is at capacity. • Leads 0400/1600 Bed Planning Meetings. Works with staffing office to ensure appropriate placement of available staff. Assigns or reassigns staff as appropriate to maintain safe, competent levels of care in all areas, including placement of sitters. • Coordinates communication with outside organizations or their representatives, including other health care facilities, law enforcement agencies and the media. Relays appropriate information according to established policies. Involves public relations in all media calls. • Manages the initial response in the event of a disaster, crisis or emergency situation. Notifies incident commander. Coordinates all activities until incident commander arrives. Communicates with outside organizations or their representatives, including information regarding bed availability. • Ensures compliance with established policies and procedures, including Substance Abuse Policy. Ensures appropriate testing when reasonable suspicion for abuse exists. • Answers all calls for Employee Incident Hot Line after hours, on weekends and holidays. Provides initial triage and directs employee to ER as appropriate. Documents all calls on the Employee Injury & Illness Incident Report. Collaborates with ER physician to initiate prophylactic treatment of employees in the event of exposure to communicable diseases. • Identifies bed bugs in conjunction with EVS manager or designee. Coordinates notification of EVS management, facilities and Griffin Pest Control. Ensures room is properly sealed post discharge. • Conducts regular rounds on all hospital departments and units. Monitors unit activity, level of patient care and assists with problem resolution. Acts as mentor to staff and advocate to patients. • Oversees availability of supplies and equipment necessary for patient care. Provides direction during shortages. Provides direction during computer and monitoring downtime. Shift 12 Hour Day Shift Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Cost Center 1670 Bed Utilization (BBC) 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. Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson!