Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) 4WE - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Youngstown, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital delivers nursing care to acute and critically ill patients requiring intensive medical care. The role assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, develops and implements care plans, and works to improve patient outcomes while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing assessments; plans, implements, and evaluates treatment; and uses clinical judgment and inquiry to prioritize information and take timely, evidence-based, patient-focused action. The nurse anticipates and responds to changing patient conditions and administers medications in accordance with applicable state requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

This is a full-time night position, scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The posting seeks experienced nurses with at least one year of acute critical care experience.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• At least 1 year of RN experience is required.
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.
• PALS is required instead of BLS/ACLS for Pediatric Units and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
• At least 6 months of RN experience in a Medical/Surgical, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department unit (preferred).
• BLS or ACLS certification preferred at hire.
• PALS certification preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and determine the priority of patient problems and needs.
• Implement clinical nursing interventions for acute and critically ill patients requiring intensive medical care.
• Develop and carry out patient care plans to improve outcomes.
• Help ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct and analyze initial and ongoing patient assessments; create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Synthesize and prioritize information to take immediate, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgment and inquiry.
• Anticipate and respond confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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