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 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.com
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