RN- Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit 6S - St Elizabeth Boardman- FT
Company: Advantus Health Partners
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Thank you for considering a career at Advantus Health
PartnersSummary of Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionThe
Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) delivers patient care utilizing the
nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifying
and determining the priority of patient's 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/CertificationCurrent
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)EducationBachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)Work
Experience1 year of RN experience (required)6 months RN experience
in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)TrainingEPIC
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 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.Physical RequirementsLifting/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/HazardsManual 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 exposurePatient 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.Adults (18-64 years)Geriatrics (65 years and
older)Advantus Health Partners is an equal opportunity
employer.Many of our opportunities reward your hard work
with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision
planPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife
insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings
plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more
Benefis offerings vary according to employment statusScheduled
Weekly Hours:36Work Shift:Nights (United States of
America)Department:Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Elizabeth
Boardman - Intermediate 6SAll 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
Advantus Health Partners - 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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