Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Neuro Unit - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) position on the Ortho/Neuro Unit at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses. The nurse assesses patient status, implements clinical nursing interventions, develops and performs patient care plans to improve outcomes, and ensures a safe and therapeutic environment. The role involves collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, monitoring and documenting patient condition, and administering medications according to applicable laws and Mercy Health policies and procedures. This position is scheduled for 24 hours per week on day shifts. A bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred. One year of RN experience is required, while six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting is preferred. Current state RN licensure is required. BLS certification is preferred upon hire and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
Requirements
- One year of RN experience.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- BLS Basic Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, understand charting, and assess patient condition.
- Evaluate, update, and revise the plan of care to facilitate planned and expected outcomes.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice and Mercy Health policies and procedures.
- Provide nursing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses.
- Implement clinical nursing interventions and develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
