Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH•Youngstown, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities. Join our team today! Additional Lvl 1 Trauma Pay Incentive Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve Referral Bonus programs Paid Time Off Excellent Health Benefits (UMR) Unlimited Tuition Reimbursement through Guild Education (only an 18 month commitment) SHIFT/SCHEDULE Full Time: Scheduled for 36 Weekly Hours Shift Time: 7pm - 7am This position will have scheduled shifts every other weekend Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The 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. 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. 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. Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room (ER) – St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Job Summary: The Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by: Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs Implementing clinical nursing interventions Having a highly diverse 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 Care for groups 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 Evaluates, updates and revises the plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments Provides care to a broad spectrum of patients ranging from short-stay to trauma Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures Other duties as assigned As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All 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 Employers, please email [email protected]. 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 [email protected]

Requirements

Current 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)
1 Year of RN Experience (required)
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.)
Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Nice To Haves

ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred)
NPR Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred)
TNCC Trauma Nursing Core Course (preferred)
Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experience (preferred)
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experienced preferred
EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)

Responsibilities

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.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
Care for groups 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
Evaluates, updates and revises the plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments
Provides care to a broad spectrum of patients ranging from short-stay to trauma
Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Additional Lvl 1 Trauma Pay Incentive
Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve
Referral Bonus programs
Paid Time Off
Excellent Health Benefits (UMR)
Unlimited Tuition Reimbursement through Guild Education (only an 18 month commitment)
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support