Registered Nurse (RN) - Heart Failure Clinic - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH•Youngstown, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Heart Failure Clinic at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital delivers patient care using the nursing process. The role involves collecting data and assessing patients, identifying and prioritizing their problems and needs, and evaluating the process and outcomes of nursing care. The nurse coordinates and provides patient teaching and coordinates care delivered by other 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 nurse administers medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies, coordinates patients’ care across hospital departments, and advocates for patient safety through ongoing departmental quality improvement. Care delivery incorporates the professional practice model.

Requirements

Associate of Nursing degree or diploma in nursing.
Valid nursing license for the state of practice.
BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations; for BSMH, it is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care.
Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations.
Nursing judgment and skills grounded in biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences.
Ability to apply the nursing process, coordinate and evaluate patient care, and promote health through teaching.
Patient advocacy, partnership, interprofessional collaboration, and leadership skills.
Ability to use office and clinical technologies.
Compassionate, relationship-based approach to supporting patients experiencing illness, suffering, or pain.
Accountability, resource stewardship, conflict management, resilience, and delegation skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association at hire for BSMH.

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 treatment and evaluate its effectiveness and the outcomes of nursing care.
Administer medications safely and in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments and with health team members.
Coordinate and provide patient teaching activities.
Advocate for patient safety and participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.
Apply evidence-based practice, research, and quality improvement in nursing practice.
Delegate activities appropriately while remaining accountable for outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible self-scheduling.
Paid time off.
Health insurance benefits effective the first day of the month following start date.
Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
HSA/FSA options.
Life insurance and mental health resources.
Discounts.
Parental and FMLA leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
Backup care for children and elders.
Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.