Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Oncology Unit - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Med-Surg Oncology Unit at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital delivers nursing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses. The role involves assessing patient status, implementing clinical nursing interventions, developing and carrying out patient care plans to improve outcomes, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. The nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team and administers medications in accordance with state requirements and Mercy Health policies and procedures. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week and works days and/or nights. One year of RN experience and current state RN licensure are required. A bachelor’s degree in nursing and six months of RN experience in an acute-care hospital are preferred. 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. Mercy Health describes itself as a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.
Requirements
- One year of RN experience.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Six months of RN experience in an acute-care hospital setting.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification is preferred upon hire; it must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status using organizational and leadership skills.
- Provide care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses.
- Implement clinical nursing interventions.
- Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mental health resources and 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
