Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool - Lorain Hospital - Weekend Only

Mercy Health BSMH•Lorain, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Float Pool at Lorain Hospital 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 nurse coordinates and provides patient teaching and coordinates care delivered by members of the health team. Working with the interdisciplinary care team, the nurse conducts initial and ongoing assessments, analyzes assessment data, creates and implements plans of care, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The role includes safely administering medications in accordance with state practice requirements and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures, coordinating patients’ care across hospital departments, advocating for patient safety, participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement, and incorporating the professional practice model into care delivery. This is a collective bargaining unit position. The schedule is 24 hours per week from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. The posting states that associates work 24 hours and are paid for 32 hours, with full-time medical benefits and a float incentive.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing or a diploma in nursing (required).
Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required).
Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations.
Nursing judgment and skills based on biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences.
Ability to apply the nursing process in patient care delivery.
Skills in care coordination, evaluation of nursing practice, health teaching, health promotion, patient advocacy, and partnership.
Interprofessional collaboration and leadership skills.
Understanding and use of office and clinical technologies.
Compassionate, relationship-based approach to patients experiencing illness, suffering, or pain.
Ability to integrate quality improvement, evidence-based practices, and research into practice.
Accountability for professional actions, effective resource stewardship, conflict management, and resilience.
Ability to delegate while remaining accountable for outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (preferred).
One year of ER or ICU experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
Analyze assessment data, identify and prioritize patient problems and needs, and create plans of care.
Implement treatments and evaluate their effectiveness and the outcomes of nursing care.
Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
Serve as a point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments.
Coordinate, provide, and direct patient teaching activities.
Coordinate care provided by health team members.
Advocate for patient safety and participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.
Delegate activities to others while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes.

Benefits

Work 24 hours per week and get paid for 32 hours.
Full-time medical benefits.
Float incentive.
Competitive pay and incentives.
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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.