Registered Nurse (RN) - Med. Surg. Ortho Neuro Unit 5WE - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
About The Position
The Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical provides patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team, using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN accounts for patients’ ages and cultural diversity, manages time and prioritizes care, contributes to quality improvement, collaborates with other professional disciplines, and provides physical and psychological support to patients and families. This is a full-time night position on the Ortho/Neuro Unit at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, with scheduled hours of 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM and 36 scheduled weekly hours. New graduates are welcome, and self-scheduling is offered. The RN coordinates discharge or continuing-care goals with patients and interdisciplinary team members; assesses patients and documents findings; develops and maintains nursing care plans; identifies learning needs and provides individualized education; administers medications safely; coordinates care across hospital departments; participates in quality improvement and patient safety; and advocates for patients in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics.
Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of practice or a compact-covered license.
- One year of RN experience is listed as required; the posting also states that new graduates and RNs with less than one year of experience will be accepted.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
- Clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based care in accordance with current standards, policies, procedures, and the organization’s mission.
- Ability to apply the nursing process, prioritize and implement care plans, assess treatment responses, and coordinate care.
- Ability to apply cultural diversity and inclusion principles and to remain accountable for personal and delegated actions.
- Ability to understand and use office and clinical technologies.
Nice To Haves
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire; it must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (RN-BC).
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) certification.
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) certification.
- National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Certification.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Six months of RN experience in an acute-care hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and patients to establish goals and strategies for discharge or continuing-care needs.
- Perform and document complete patient assessments.
- Initiate and maintain current nursing care plans for assigned patients.
- Identify patient learning needs and provide individualized, comprehensive teaching.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Coordinate patient care across hospital departments.
- Participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement as a patient safety advocate.
- Advocate for patients in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics.
- Assign patient care according to staff members’ nursing skills, knowledge, and scope of practice.
- Orient staff, facilitate learning, and provide education based on quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation.
- Assess patients’ clinical conditions and psychosocial needs, develop and prioritize plans of care, evaluate responses to treatment, and revise care plans as needed.
- Assist patients and families in coping with illness and collaborate with others to deliver coordinated care.
- Recognize personal limitations, seek assistance, and pursue professional growth through educational programs, literature, in-services, and workshops.
- Protect the safety and privacy of others; use available resources responsibly and practice self-care and resilience.
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
Entry Level
