Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU

Registered Nurse (RN) – PreOp/PACU

Bronson LakeView Hospital | Full Time | 80 hours per pay period

Schedule:
Full-time position working five 8-hour shifts per week, with start times varying between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM.

Position Overview

Under general supervision and in accordance with Bronson policies, unit standards, and the Michigan Public Health Code, the Registered Nurse is responsible for managing patient care throughout the perioperative experience to achieve safe, high-quality outcomes and timely discharge.

This includes utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, coordinating care across the interdisciplinary team, delegating appropriate tasks, providing direct patient care based on acuity, and documenting patient responses and care needs.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Care Planning

• Collect and analyze comprehensive patient data
• Identify patient needs and develop individualized care plans
• Monitor vital signs and recognize deviations from normal
• Incorporate patient and family input into care goals

Clinical Care Delivery

• Administer medications and treatments safely
• Implement evidence-based nursing interventions
• Provide physical care appropriate to patient acuity
• Monitor patient comfort, safety, and response to treatment

Care Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Coordinate discharge planning and continuum of care needs
• Communicate patient status clearly through documentation and handoffs

Professional Practice Standards

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain clinical competency through ongoing education
• Support a collaborative, respectful work environment
• Serve as a patient advocate and uphold ethical standards

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred (must be obtained within 8 years of hire if not currently held)

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Michigan Registered Nurse license in good standing
• BLS certification required upon completion of orientation
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit needs

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to analyze clinical data and respond appropriately
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with clinical documentation systems
• Commitment to patient-centered, relationship-based care

Physical & Work Requirements

This role involves prolonged periods of standing, walking, and computer use, as well as the ability to lift or assist with moving patients and equipment as needed.

Professional Expectations

• The RN is expected to:
• Deliver culturally sensitive, age-appropriate care
• Participate in peer collaboration and professional development
• Support a safe, positive clinical environment
• Integrate evidence-based practice into patient care