Registered Nurse (RN) - PAT - Defiance Hospital
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the PAT position delivers patient care using the nursing process. The role collects and assesses patient data, identifies and prioritizes patient problems and needs, and evaluates the process and outcomes of nursing care. The RN coordinates and provides patient teaching and coordinates care provided by members of the health team. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, the RN conducts initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyzes assessment data, creates and implements plans of care, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The RN administers medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures, serves as a point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments, advocates for patient safety through ongoing departmental quality improvement, and incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.
Requirements
- Valid nursing license from the state of practice.
- Associate of Nursing degree or Diploma in Nursing.
- Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations.
- Nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences.
- Ability to apply the nursing process in patient care delivery.
- Ability to coordinate patient care delivery and evaluate professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes.
- Skills in health teaching and health promotion, patient advocacy and partnership, and interprofessional collaboration and leadership.
- Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies.
- Compassionate, relationship-based approach to helping patients find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence.
- Ability to integrate quality improvement, evidence-based practices, and research into practice.
- Accountability for professional actions and effective stewardship of available resources.
- Conflict management and resilience.
- Ability to delegate activities to others while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Analyze assessment data, create plans of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures.
- Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
- Participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement as a patient safety advocate.
- Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.
- Coordinate and provide patient teaching activities and coordinate care provided by health team members.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
