RN (Registered Nurse) Austintown Emergency Department
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health 36 HR/WEEK -
AFTERNOON/NIGHTSSIGN ON BONUS - $5,000 with at least 1 year RN
experience Unlimited Tuition Reimbursement (100%) with 18 mo.
commitment Excellent Health Benefits through Anthem Competitive
Wages with yearly merits Get paid to Refer your friends with our
Employee Referral Program Self Scheduling to promote a better
work/life balanceSummary 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.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)Work
Experience1 year of RN experience (preferred)Recent Emergency
Department or Critical Care experience (preferred)TrainingEPIC
Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (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.--- Applies the nursing process with
patients in a variety of illness or injury in all ages and
populations requiring triage and prioritization, stabilization,
resuscitation, crisis intervention, disaster preparedness/emergency
management.--- Can pivot focus quickly using critical decisions to
match the most crucial needs at any moment.--- Lifesaving equipment
(i.e., hypothermia devices, Hand free - CPR, rapid infusers,
invasive monitoring, etc.)Working ConditionsPeriods 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.Patient PopulationDemonstrates 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.Neonates (0-4 weeks)Infant
(1-12 months)Pediatrics (1-12 years)Adolescents (13-17 years)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 statusScheduled Weekly Hours:36Work
Shift:Afternoons/Nights (United States of
America)Department:Austintown ED - 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 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 . 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
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