RN - Registered Nurse Emergency

Company: Careerbuilder-US
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: January 18, 2023

Job Description:

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health Sign on Bonus for new and experienced nurses St. Elizabeth Boardman Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionThe Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse (RN) provides, coordinates, plans, and evaluates nursing care, and supervises licensed and unlicensed associates in nursing care delivery within established nursing procedures, professional standards, and organizational policies/philosophies. The ED RN demonstrates the ability to care for a group of patients in a fast-paced, high intensity setting as part of an interprofessional team focused on achieving the best individual patient and population outcomes. The ED RN is responsible for modeling core cultural and safety behaviors to eliminate preventable harm, ensure worker safety and a safe, high quality experience of care. Essential Job Functions--- In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, 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.--- Manages and meets the physical and emotional demands of emergency nursing care.--- Applies knowledge of contemporary emergency nursing practice and future innovations.--- Applies nursing practice to the care of individuals across the lifespan with perceived or actual physical or emotional alterations, ranging from non-urgent to life threatening that are undiagnosed or require further interventions; care practices include, but are not limited to, medical illness, trauma care, pediatric care, gerontologic care, injury prevention, women's health, mental health issues, and life and limb saving measures.--- Collaborates with outside agencies in coordinating care (e.g. protective agencies and law enforcement, Local Crisis, Forensics, EMS, transfer centers, pharmacies).--- Understands and considers while providing care that emergency nursing care is episodic, primary, typically short-term, and occurs in a variety of settings.--- 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/CertificationCurrent RN License in the state in which 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)PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred)NPR Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred)TNCC Trauma Nursing Core Course (preferred) EducationBachelor of Science Nursing (preferred) Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America) Department: Emergency Department - St. Elizabeth Boardman All 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 you'd 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 recruitment@mercy.comSDL2017

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