Registered Nurse (RN) Flex St. Elizabeth Youngstown-1
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: May 6, 2022
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*Requisition* R121558 *Market* Youngstown, Ohio *Department*
Intermediate PIC - St. Elizabeth *Shift* Nights *Schedule*
Full-time *Thank you for considering a career at Mercy
Health**Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
*The Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) delivers patient care utilizing
the nursing process through data collection and assessment,
identifying and determining the priority of patients
problems/needs, and evaluating the process and outcome of nursing
care, all in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
The RN coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching
activities and coordinates the care provided by health team
members.*Essential Job Functions * Conducts initial and ongoing
patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of
care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness
Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State
of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures.
Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination
throughout hospital departments. Acts as a patient safety advocate
by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
Serves as patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care,
palliative care, and ethics. Serves as a point of care with care
coordination and family members or caregivers. Clinically manages
patients with multi-system organ failure and/or multisystem trauma.
Using the AACN Synergy Model, restores, supports, promotes,
rehabilitates, or palliates to maintain the physiologic,
psychologic, and psychosocial stability of patients across the
lifespan. Synthesizes and prioritizes information in order to take
immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient-focused action using
clinical judgement and clinical inquiry. Anticipates and responds
with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions.
Responds to the unique needs of the patients and families coping
with unanticipated illness or injury and treatment and advocate for
their choices in quality of life. BSMH nurses are expected to
practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and
intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.This
document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills,
duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the
job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties
as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable
accommodation.*Licensing/Certification*Current RN license in state
they are working or covered by compact (required)BLS Basic Life
Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source
prior to direct patient care)ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(preferred)CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (preferred)PCCN
Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred)National Institute of
Health (NIH) Stroke Certification (preferred)*Education*Bachelor of
Science Nursing (preferred)*Work Experience*1 year of RN experience
(required)6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting
(preferred)*Training*EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training
(preferred)Critical Care Course (preferred)*Skills* Assigns patient
care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of
practice of staff. Orients, facilitates learning experience, and
provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators,
outcomes, and implementation) to nursing staff and others.
Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide
evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current
standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission.
Performs comprehensive assessment of patient's clinical condition
and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive
resources. Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and
prioritizes plan of care. Application of the nursing process in
patient care delivery. Assesses patient's physical and emotional
responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention
and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly. Assists
patient and family in coping with patient's illness. Collaborates
with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care. Strong
interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills. Applies
cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for
patients and their support resources. Recognizes own limitations
and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely.
Advances personal and professional growth through participation in
educational programs, current literature, in-services, and
workshops. Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own
and delegated actions. Integrates cost-effective measures into
practice and models effective stewardship of available resources.
Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and
difficult circumstances. Protects the safety and privacy of all
persons. Understanding and utilization of office and clinical
technologies. Ability to communicate with patients in a manner they
can understand considering their personal preferences.
Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in
illness, suffering, pain, and existence. Remains calm, adaptive,
and collective during an emergency. Manages care of patients with
chest tubes. Assesses patients through hemodynamic monitoring.
Inserts and monitors transvenous pacing/temporary pacing.
Administers means for conscious sedation. Knowledge of advanced
respiratory modalities.*Working Conditions*Periods of high stress
and fluctuating workloads may occurMay be exposed to physical
altercations and verbal abuseMay be required to use physical
restraintsMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lightsMay
be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*May be
exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious
materials*May have periods of constant interruptions* Individuals
in this position are required to exercise universal precautions,
use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the
policies concerning infection control.*Physical
Requirements*Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.): 34-66%Lifting/Carrying
(50-100 lbs.) 34-66%Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%Push/Pull (50-100
lbs.) 34-66%Stoop/Kneel 1-33%Crawling 1-33%Climbing 1-33%Balance
1-33%Bending 34-66%Sitting 34-66%Walking 34-66%Standing
34-66%*Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards*Manual dexterity
(eye/hand coordination)Perform shift workManeuver weight of
patientsHear alarms/telephone/audio recorderReach above
shoulderRepetitive arm/hand movementsFinger DexterityColor
VisionAcuity - farAcuity - nearDepth perceptionUse of latex
productsExposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsExposure to
moving mechanical partsExposure to dust/fumesExposure to potential
electrical shockExposure to x ray/electromagnetic energyExposure to
high pitched noisesGaseous risk exposure*Patient
Population*Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his
or her assigned unit.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of
growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability
to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets
the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's
requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to
provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and
procedures.Adults (18-64 years)Geriatrics (65 years and
older)MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our
opportunities reward* your hard work with:* Comprehensive,
affordable medical, dental and vision plans* Prescription drug
coverage* Flexible spending accounts* Life insurance w/AD&D* An
employer-matched 403(b) for those who qualify* Paid time off*
Educational Assistance* And much more *Benefits offerings vary
according to employment status*S**cheduled Weekly Hours:*36*Work
Shift: *Nights *Department: *Intermediate PIC - St. ElizabethAll
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran
status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of
disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action
plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon
Secours Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia,
Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an
individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable
accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please
contact The Talent Acquisition Team at
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