Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Neuro Unit - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) position at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital’s Ortho/Neuro Unit is responsible for providing exceptional nursing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses. The nurse assesses patient status, develops and performs care plans to improve outcomes, implements clinical nursing interventions, and helps ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. The role calls for strong organizational and leadership skills and a diverse medical skill set. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, collects vital signs, administers IV medications and other medications, charts and assesses patient condition, and evaluates and revises care plans to support planned outcomes. The role is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift. Mercy Health describes itself as a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- One year of RN experience.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification is preferred upon hire and 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
- Assess patient status and provide nursing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses.
- Implement clinical nursing interventions and develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes.
- Help ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, chart, and assess patient condition.
- Evaluate, update, and revise the plan of care to facilitate planned and expected outcomes.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and Mercy Health policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
- 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- HSA/FSA options.
- Life insurance and mental health resources.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
