Registered Nurse (RN) Neuro/Stroke/Peds
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
for experienced nurses 1+ years $5K for new gradsSummary of Primary
Function/General Purpose of PositionThe New-to-Practice Stepdown
Registered Nurse (RN) provides, coordinates, plans, and evaluates
nursing care within established nursing procedures, professional
standards, and organizational policies/philosophies under the
guidance of a competent experienced RN. The New-to-Practice 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 New-to-Practice RN is responsible for
demonstrating 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
an experienced Stepdown RN and other members of interdisciplinary
teams, safely demonstrates basic knowledge of contemporary nursing
practice.--- Applies nursing process with patients in a variety of
illness or injury in all ages and populations.--- 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 and collaborates with
spiritual care, palliative, and ethics when needed--- Serves as a
point person for care coordination for 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 or RN applicant
(required)BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain
from approved source prior to direct patient care)ACLS Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (preferred)EducationBachelor of Science
Nursing (preferred)Work ExperiencePrevious experience as an LPN or
Patient Care Tech/CNA (preferred)TrainingEPIC Electronic Health
Record (EHR) training (preferred)Completion of RN Residency Program
within 18 months of hire (required)Skills--- 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 Stroke/Peds 8Se - 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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