Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) Internship - Bronson Methodist

Position Overview

Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) Internship – Bronson Methodist Hospital. This 6‑to‑8‑month full‑time day‑shift orientation program prepares licensed RN’s with at least 2 years of clinical experience for a career in surgical nursing. Interns will participate in extended orientation that includes classroom instruction, hands‑on training, clinical experience, and critical‑thinking development. After successful completion of orientation the intern will transition into an available OR RN position, which may involve placement on any shift (including night) depending on departmental needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation.
• Assess the patient’s physical, developmental, and emotional needs.
• Analyze assessment data to identify appropriate patient needs.
• Document nursing history and age‑appropriate physical/emotional needs for assigned patients.
• Review vital signs to assess condition and detect deviations from normal.
• Determine patient problems or issues using assessment data.
• Confirm problems with patient and family when appropriate.
• Document expected outcomes and plan of care related to the problems through clinical pathway and outcome teaching record.
• Identify expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient.
• Incorporate patient/family input and values when defining outcomes.
• Coordinate discharge planning for outcomes not achieved.
• Develop a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Implement appropriate interventions.
• Administer prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with nursing techniques and policies.
• Utilize evidence‑based interventions specific to the patient’s plan.
• Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of the patient.
• Initiate patient education plan according to individualized needs.
• Manage the care plan by organizing and delegating patient care interventions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care given by self and others.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of expected outcomes.
• Assess the effectiveness of interventions and patient response.
• Document patient response toward outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and use results to initiate changes in nursing practice.
• Maintain knowledge and competency reflecting current nursing practice.
• Participate in ongoing educational activities related to nursing practice.
• Maintain professional records providing evidence of competency and ongoing education.
• Evaluate one's own nursing practice in relation to standards.
• Provide age‑appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care.
• Participate in self‑evaluation and identify areas for professional development.
• Participate in systematic peer review as appropriate.
• 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 nursing practice.
• Partner with multiple health disciplines to effect change and generate positive outcomes.
• Integrate ethical provisions into all areas of practice.
• Deliver care preserving patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights.
• Demonstrate commitment to relationship‑centered caregiving.
• Serve as a patient advocate.
• Integrate research findings into practice and use research to improve health and practice environment.
• Participate in research activities appropriate to level of education.
• Consider factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact in planning and delivery of nursing services.
• Assume leadership in professional practice setting and profession through committees and meetings.

Shift & Working Conditions

Full‑time, 40 hours per week, day‑shift orientation (6‑to‑8months). After orientation, placement may occur on any shift, including night, depending on department needs. Work may involve mental or visual fatigue with frequent deadlines and operating a personal computer for up to 40percent of the time. The job includes lifting up to 50pounds and occasional assistance with heavier tasks.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing in the state of Michigan.
• Registered Nurse who does not hold a BSN must obtain one within 8 years of hire.
• BLS certification required by completion of core orientation.
• Critical‑care or ALS certification required for some RNs.
• Successful completion of hospital, core, and department‑specific orientation based upon unit and experience level.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment.
• Effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Capability to work under significant mental/visual fatigue, with frequent and significant deadlines.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50pounds and assist with heavier tasks as needed.
• Ability to operate personal computer or CRT for up to 40percent of duty time.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and retirement plans
• Career development opportunities