Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate 4S - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Youngstown, OH

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Stepdown Registered Nurse delivers patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, prioritization of patient needs, care planning, treatment, and evaluation in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. The RN coordinates and provides patient and family teaching and coordinates care delivered by other health team members. The role serves the Intermediate 4 South unit at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital and cares for adult and geriatric patients. The position is full-time, with 36 scheduled weekly hours and a 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. day/night schedule. Self-scheduling is available, and new graduates are encouraged to apply. The RN provides evidence-based care in accordance with the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model, applicable standards, policies, and procedures. This includes managing complex stepdown patients, responding to changes in condition, advocating for patients, and collaborating with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team. The role may involve periods of high stress, fluctuating workloads, interruptions, exposure to infectious materials and other listed working conditions, and use of universal precautions and personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state of practice or a compact license covering that state.
BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification 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; new graduates and RNs with less than one year of experience will be considered.
Ability to provide age-appropriate care to adults and geriatric patients, applying knowledge of lifespan growth and development and interpreting patient data in light of age and individual needs.
Clinical knowledge and competency to provide evidence-based nursing care in accordance with standards of practice, policies, procedures, and the BSMH mission.
Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate with patients in a way they can understand, considering their personal preferences.
Ability to assess physical and emotional responses to treatment, prioritize and implement care plans, collaborate with others, and recognize personal limitations and seek assistance.
Ability to remain calm and adapt during emergencies; demonstrate professionalism, accountability, cultural inclusion, compassion, and respect for patient safety and privacy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse certification.
PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse certification.
National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Certification.
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.
Critical Care Course.
BLS or ACLS certification at hire; the posting identifies these as preferred at hire, subject to the stated requirement to obtain certification before direct patient care and ACLS within six months.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments; analyze findings, develop and implement plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments and serve as a point of contact for patients, families, caregivers, and the care team.
Participate in departmental quality improvement and act as a patient safety advocate.
Advocate for patients in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics services.
Clinically manage patients with multisystem organ failure and/or multisystem trauma.
Use the AACN Synergy Model to restore, support, promote, rehabilitate, or palliate patient health and stability across the lifespan.
Synthesize and prioritize information to take timely, evidence-based action using clinical judgment and inquiry; anticipate and respond to changing patient conditions.
Support patients and families coping with unexpected illness, injury, and treatment, and advocate for their quality-of-life choices.
Assign patient care in accordance with staff members’ skills, knowledge, and scope of practice.
Orient and educate nursing staff and others, including facilitating learning experiences and providing education informed by quality improvement indicators and outcomes.
Assess patients’ clinical conditions and psychosocial needs, develop and prioritize plans of care, and revise plans based on responses and outcomes.
Collaborate with others to deliver coordinated care and help patients and families cope with illness.
Protect the safety and privacy of patients and others; use universal precautions and personal protective equipment and follow infection-control policies.
Manage patients with chest tubes, perform hemodynamic assessments, insert and monitor transvenous or temporary pacing, administer conscious sedation, and use knowledge of advanced respiratory modalities.
Advance professional growth through educational programs, current literature, in-services, and workshops; practice accountability, stewardship, and self-care.

Benefits

Self-scheduling.
Paid time off (PTO).
Health insurance benefits effective the first day of the month following the start date.
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 short- and long-term disability.
Mental health resources and discounts.
Paid time off, parental leave, and FMLA leave.
Backup care for children and elders.
Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.