Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) - Open Heart Recovery - Anderson Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Union Township, OH

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers patient care using the nursing process. The role includes collecting data and assessing patients, identifying and prioritizing patient problems and needs, and evaluating the process and outcomes of nursing care. The nurse coordinates and provides patient teaching and coordinates care with other health team members.

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, the Registered Nurse conducts initial and ongoing assessments, analyzes assessment data, develops and implements plans of care, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The nurse administers medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures, coordinates patients’ care across hospital departments, advocates for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement, and incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.

Requirements

• Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required).
• Associate of Nursing degree (required) or Diploma in Nursing (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 and coordinate care.
• Ability to evaluate professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes.
• Skills in 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 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 while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association (preferred).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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 a plan of care.
• Implement treatment and evaluate its effectiveness and the outcomes of nursing care.
• 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 coordinating patients’ care throughout hospital departments.
• Participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement as a patient safety advocate.
• Coordinate and provide patient teaching activities.
• Coordinate care provided by health team members.
• Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree