Registered Nurse (RN) - Med. Surg. Ortho Neuro Unit 5WE - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Youngstown, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of people in mind, body, and spirit. It values compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship, and aims to foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and respect.

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 considers patients’ ages and cultural diversity, manages time and prioritizes care effectively, 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-shift position from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM on the Medical-Surgical Ortho Neuro Unit 5WE at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Self-scheduling is available, and new graduates are welcome.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of employment or a license covered by a compact.
• One year of RN experience is required; new graduates and RNs with less than one year of experience are also accepted.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
• Clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based care in accordance with current standards, policies, procedures, and the organization’s mission.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to recognize personal limitations and seek assistance or information to provide care safely.
• Professional accountability for personal and delegated actions.
• Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• 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 Stroke Certification.
• 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 practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate patient care across hospital departments and serve as a point of contact.
• 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 to nursing staff and others.
• Assess patients’ clinical conditions, psychosocial needs, and supportive resources; develop, implement, and prioritize plans of care.
• Evaluate patients’ physical and emotional responses to treatment and revise care plans as appropriate.
• Assist patients and families in coping with illness and collaborate with others to deliver coordinated care.
• Protect the safety and privacy of all persons and use available resources responsibly.

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