Registered Nurse- RN Cardiac Specialty Unit- CSU St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health$10K Sign on
bonus for experienced nurses 1+ years $5K for new grads!Summary 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)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:All (United
States of America)Department:Progressive Care Unit 2 - 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 at
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