Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown Telemetry Unit 7WE - St. Elizabeth Youngstown

Mercy Health BSMH•Youngstown, OH

1d•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. Flexible Self Scheduling to live the life you deserve Sign on Bonus for night shift with 2-year commitment for experienced nurses and new grads Referral Bonus programs Paid Time Off Excellent Health Benefits (UMR) Unlimited Tuition Reimbursement through Guild Education (only an 18 month commitment) Unit Information: 7 West Extension Progressive Care 26 beds 1:4/5 ratio without LPNs, 1:6/7 if LPNs are present for Team Nursing Newer remodeled unit All private rooms, except two semi- private ACLS required after 6 months, ANCC certification encouraged We have a strong weekend only program, but hire for every other weekend and holiday to ensure safety Typical patient varies; all are monitored SHIFT/SCHEDULE Full Time: Scheduled for 36 Weekly Hours Shift Time: 7pm - 7am and 7a - 7p This position will have scheduled shifts every other weekend Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The 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.

Requirements

Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)
BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care, ACLS required within 6 months of hire)
1 year of RN experience (required). Will accept new grads and nurses with less than 1 year experience

Nice To Haves

CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (preferred)
PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred)
National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Certification (preferred)
Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
Critical Care Course (preferred)

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Flexible Self Scheduling
Sign on Bonus for night shift with 2-year commitment for experienced nurses and new grads
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