Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - Allen Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health • Oberlin, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical is a care provider on a multidisciplinary team, responsible for delivering patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN considers patients’ ages and cultural diversity, manages time and priorities effectively, contributes to quality improvement, collaborates with other professional disciplines, and supports patients and families with physical and psychological care.

In collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, the RN establishes goals and strategies for discharge or continuing care, performs and documents patient assessments, maintains current nursing care plans, identifies learning needs and provides individualized education, and administers medications in accordance with applicable state requirements and organizational policies. The RN coordinates care across hospital departments, participates in quality improvement as a patient safety advocate, and advocates for patients in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics.

This is a PRN, as-needed position in the Med/Surg Unit at Allen Medical Center. The patient population includes adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of practice or coverage by a compact license.
• One year of RN experience.
• Clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based care in accordance with standards of practice, policies, procedures, and the organization’s mission.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply cultural diversity and inclusion principles in patient care.
• Ability to recognize personal limitations and seek assistance or information to practice safely.
• Professional accountability for own and delegated actions.
• Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire; it must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
• Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (RN-BC).
• CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse certification.
• PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse certification.
• CMSRN Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse certification.
• National Institute of Health Stroke Certification.

Responsibilities

• Establish goals and strategies for discharge or continuing care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and patients.
• Perform and document complete patient assessments.
• Initiate and maintain current nursing care plans for assigned patients.
• Identify patient learning needs and provide individualized, comprehensive teaching.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments.
• Participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement as a patient safety advocate.
• Advocate for patients in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics.
• Assign patient care according to staff members’ nursing skills, knowledge, and scope of practice.
• Orient staff, facilitate learning, and provide education to nursing staff and others.
• Assess patients’ clinical condition, psychosocial needs, and supportive resources.
• Develop, implement, and prioritize plans of care; evaluate treatment responses and outcomes and revise plans accordingly.
• Assist patients and families in coping with illness.
• Collaborate with others to deliver coordinated care.
• Protect the safety and privacy of all persons and use resources cost-effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed