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Beacon Health System is hiring a PRN Days shift Registered Nurse for our DOW Surgery at Dowagiac Hospital in Dowagiac, MI . Type: PRN/FTE 0.01
Days Shift Details: Sunday-Saturday, 7:00am-7:30pm Be a Beacon. Make a Difference. At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger.
Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Life Insurance 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Shift Differentials Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Clinical Ladder Program Local and National Discounts Beacon Academy Educational Courses Gym Membership Discount About Dowagiac Hospital Beacon Dowagiac is a 25-staffed bed hospital delivering specialty care and 24/7 emergency care, plus a Level IV Trauma Center.
Our hospital is a destination for specialty care such as heart, cancer, stroke care and women’s health. Swing Therapy beds for skilled nursing and rehabilitation are also available. What You’ll Do As Student Nurse, you will report to the Manager, Patient Care Services or Nursing Manager.
You will provide patient care, under the close direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Patient Care experiences will include assessments of assigned patients, documentation of observed findings, performance of sterile and non-sterile prescribed treatments and procedures. Specific tasks to be performed are determined based upon patient care unit assignments and may include some or all of the duties listed below.
Experiences will be provided to facilitate clinical extern communications with multiple health team members. You will join a cohort group of students pursuing a career in nursing, participating in various leadership and professional development trainings. Student Nurse
Assists with patient admission (setting up patient room, orienting patient to room and recording basic patient information), and discharge. Documents intake and output in a timely manner. Baths patients, assisting with oral hygiene, making beds, straightening rooms and providing ongoing care throughout the shift.
Gives, places and empties bedpans, urinals, commodes. Turns, positions, moves, lifts, transfers and ambulates patients (including chest tube patients); also assists with range of motion exercises using proper techniques. Prepares patients for meals (feeding or assisting); distributing and collection meal trays.
Takes and records vital signs including temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, and recording results. Also measuring and recording standing or bed scale weights, blood sugar readings etc. Answers patient call lights, addressing the need and/or relaying messages appropriately.
Takes initiative to observe Registered Nurses completing nursing interventions and physician orders. Assists RN’s with procedures, examinations and/or treatments. Makes rounds with RN or physician and observes outcomes/information as directed by RN.
Anticipates needs of patients and reports promptly to direct care RN. Observes patient status and responses. Documents and reports observations to preceptor or other appropriate staff.
Assists preceptor with development of care plan by reporting results and observations. Performs treatments and procedures according to nursing department policy and physician orders. Performs skin care including cleaning patients' skin, surgical/procedural skin preps (dips, shaves, etc.) and applying skin products under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Performs wound care including sterile/unsterile dressing changes, hot/cold applications, suture/staple removal and documenting observations on the medical record. Conducts, performs and records procedures (i.e., catheter insertion or removal, blood glucose monitoring, external monitors, hematest, incentive spirometry, sputum collection, IV site observation, discontinues peripheral IVs/reseals, NG suction set-up, maintains/adds feeding, records intake, cardiac monitoring, EKGs, checking arterial pressure lines, implements deep vein thrombosis prevention measures, etc.) as directed by a Registered Nurse.
Empties, measures and records foley, ileostomy/colostomy and/or gastric drainage bags and makes ostomy pouch/dressing changes (established); empties or changes oral suction containers; also records, calculating and totals intake and output records. Prepares and administering perineal (catheter) care, ice bags/collars and non-medicated enemas as assigned. Performs emergency procedures including calling a Code Blue, gathering equipment, performing CPR and using AED.
Implements isolation precautions including standard precautions, respiratory or strict isolation. Obtains specimens as directed including urine, stool, hemoccult, gastroccult, sputum and nasal cultures (including MRSA). Assists with postmortem care as directed by RN.
Observes, reports and follows up on patient complaints, unusual behavior, abnormal condition changes, incidents, concerns, questions or complaints expressed by patient, family or visitors. Transports patients, delivers and returns equipment or supplies. Maintains supply levels by observing and reporting necessary orders and placing supplies in the proper place when delivered.
Cleans and maintains equipment during and after use (IVAC’s and isolation equipment). Maintains neat and orderly patient care areas (linen removed from patient rooms and commodes and urinals emptied). Maintains dean and orderly work areas (dean and soiled utility rooms, kitchen area).
Completes other job-related duties and projects as assigned. Organizational Responsibilities Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared. Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes. Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year. Directs patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
Utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self. Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance. Complies with established organization and department policies.
Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required. What You Bring The ideal candidate will have completed their junior year or be within one year of graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above. You will also have CPR certification.
Required Qualifications Successful completion of the junior year (or within one year of graduation) from an accredited nursing program with a Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above and CPR certification. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requires knowledge of and beginning competencies in performing short term nursing care assessments, plans, interventions, and evaluations, including procedures, treatments, and techniques utilized within as assigned clinical area.
Demonstrates beginning knowledge of the functions, uses, and theory behind the equipment and procedures necessary to care for patients in assigned area. Requires analytical skills necessary to utilize previously learned material in new and concrete situations. Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, staff members, and physicians.
Demonstrates ability to communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner in order to report appropriate information needed by other health team members and to instruct patients and their families. Demonstrates guest relation skills necessary to present self as a neat, clean, courteous, and caring professional that projects a positive image of the unit and hospital. Requires physical stamina to remain on feet and walk for long periods of time, push wheelchairs and carts, to lift or pull patients or supplies, to provide CPR, etc.
Requires fine motor skills for manipulation of highly technical equipment used to meet patient care needs, manual dexterity to meet the essential job duties, and visual acuity to observe and care for patients. Working Conditions Works in a patient care environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, certain undesirable patient care activities, and exposure to biohazards. Consequence of errors may result in patient injury or death.
Physical Demands Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position. The Beacon Way Mission: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart. Values: Trust.
Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
Service Goals: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
Day shift · Sun -Sat 0700-1930
About the role
As Student Nurse, you will report to the Manager, Patient Care Services or Nursing Manager. You will provide patient care, under the close direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Patient Care experiences will include assessments of assigned patients, documentation of observed findings, performance of sterile and non-sterile prescribed treatments and procedures.