Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Oncology Unit 8WE - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical functions as a care provider on a multidisciplinary team, delivering patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN considers patients’ ages and cultural diversity, manages time and priorities effectively, contributes to quality improvement, collaborates with other professional disciplines, and supports patients and families physically and psychologically. The position serves adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients in the Medical/Surgical Oncology Unit at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week on a day/night rotation: 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. New graduates are welcome to apply. Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of employment or a compact license is required.
• One year of RN experience is required; new graduates and RNs with less than one year of experience will be considered.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Clinical knowledge and competency to provide evidence-based care in accordance with standards of practice, policies, procedures, and the organization’s mission.
• Ability to apply the nursing process, assess physical and emotional responses to treatment, and develop and prioritize plans of care.
• Ability to apply cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources.
• Ability to practice accountability, recognize limitations, and seek assistance to provide safe care.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• BLS Basic Life Support 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).
• CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse certification.
• PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse certification.
• CMSRN Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse certification.
• National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and patients to establish goals and strategies for discharge or continuing care.
• 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 practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate patient care across hospital departments and serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement and act as a patient safety advocate.
• Advocate for patients in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics services.
• Assess patients’ clinical conditions and psychosocial needs, including the needs of supportive resources.
• Develop, implement, and prioritize plans of care; evaluate patient responses and outcomes, and revise plans accordingly.
• Assist patients and families in coping with illness and collaborate with others to deliver coordinated care.
• Assign patient care according to staff members’ skills, knowledge, and scope of practice.
• Orient and educate nursing staff and others, including facilitating learning experiences informed by quality improvement indicators and outcomes.
• Recognize personal limitations, seek assistance when needed, and pursue professional growth through education and continuing learning.
• Use cost-effective practices and available resources responsibly.
• Protect the safety and privacy of all persons and use office and clinical technologies appropriately.

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, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed