RN (Registered Nurse) Clinical Acute Rehab PRN St Elizabeth Youngstown Mercy Health

Company: Mercy Health
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

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Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The RN Inpatient Rehabilitation functions as a care provider of a multidisciplinary care team responsible for the delivery of patient care through using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN possesses the specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness. The RN possesses the basic knowledge of a patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care, demonstrates strong skills related to effective time management and prioritizing patient care, contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement initiatives, collaborates with other professional disciplines, and supports the mission of the ministry to provide physical and psychological support to patients and families.

Essential Job Functions
--- Collaborates with members of interdisciplinary teams to establish goals and strategies for meeting the discharge or continuing care needs with the patient.
--- Performs and documents complete patient assessments.
--- Initiates and maintains current nursing care plans for all assigned patients.
--- Identifies patient learning needs to provide individualized and comprehensive teaching.
--- Reinforces the teaching done by other members of the rehabilitation team and other healthcare disciplines and provides resource materials for patients and families.
--- Fosters independence in patients and families for self-care skills, self-management, decision making, and goal development
--- Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures.
--- Serves as a point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout the hospital departments.
--- Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
--- Serves as a patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics.
--- 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. Pharmacy Technicians may practice at the top of their respective State Licensing Board Regulations.

Licensing/Certification
Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)

BLS Basic Life Support- American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) (preferred)
Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification RN-BC (preferred)
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) (preferred)
Certified Neurological Registered Nurse (CNRN) (preferred)
National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Certification (preferred)
Gerontological Nursing - ANCC (preferred)

Education
Bachelors of Science Nursing (preferred)

Work Experience
1 year of clinical patient care experience (e.g. Patient Care Tech (PCT), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Nurses Aide (CNA in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice (preferred)
1 year of experience in an acute rehabilitation facility (preferred)

Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Lippincot (preferred)

Language
None

Patient Population
Pediatrics (1-12 years) (Lourdes)
Adolescents (13-17 years) (Lourdes, Cincinnati)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May 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.) 1-33%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%
Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%
Stoop/Kneel 1-33%
Crawling 1-33%
Climbing 1-33%
Balance 1-33%
Bending 34-66%
Sitting 1-33%
Walking 67-100%
Standing 67-100%

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near

Hazards
Depth perception
Use of latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Skills
Monitor patient conditions during treatment
Clinical Nursing
Professional Nursing
Patient assessment
Care Plans
Patient Care
Patient Safety
Interpersonal Relationships
Diversity Awareness
Professionalism
Compassionate
Orients employees
Administer medications within scope
Record patient medical histories
Analyze data and information

Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Communication with family members
Verbal and written communication
Collaboration
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building

Time management skills
Dependability
Adaptability
Flexibility
Patient Care Plans
Accountable
Identifying patient needs that impact other discipline's patient care
Advocates for highest level of independence after discharge
Provides necessary input regarding transitions of care
Assists patient and family with solving barriers to discharge
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Mercy Health

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Bon Secours

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Rehabilitation - Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital

Job Summary:

The Inpatient Rehab Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status

Implementing clinical nursing interventions

Having a highly diverse medical skillset

Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes

Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions:

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, understand charting, and assess patient condition

Assesses, stages, photographs, and measures wounds accurately and in accordance with policy

Evaluates, updates and revises the plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes

Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization's policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing

Certifications:

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

Experience:

1 year of clinical patient care experience in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice (preferred, not required)

1 year of experience in an acute rehabilitation facility (preferred, not required)

Training:

EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)

Mercy Health 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
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.01

Work Shift:

All (United States of America)

Department:

Rehab Care Acute - St. Elizabeth
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