Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate 6 West - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse position at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital delivers nursing care to patients in an intermediate-care setting. The RN assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, develops and carries out care plans, and works to improve patient outcomes in a safe, therapeutic environment. The role serves as a point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments and acts as a link between Med-Surg and ICU units.

The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing assessments, analyzes assessment data, plans and implements treatment, and evaluates its effectiveness. The RN also advocates for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement and administers medications according to state requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on days and afternoons. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred but not required. Current state RN licensure is required. BLS or ACLS is preferred at hire and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within six months of hire. One year of RN experience is required, while six months of RN experience in an acute-care hospital setting is preferred.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• One year of RN experience.
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
• ACLS certification is required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
• Six months of RN experience in an acute-care hospital setting.
• BLS or ACLS certification at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and prioritize patient problems and needs.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments as a point of contact.
• Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Help serve as the care link between Med-Surg and ICU units.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed