RN - Registered Nurse - Step Down Telemetry Unit - St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH•Youngstown, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities. Flexible Self Scheduling to live the life you deserve $2,500 Sign on Bonus for night shift with 2 year commitment Referral Bonus programs Paid Time Off Separate Bonus available for new graduates Excellent Health Benefits (UMR) Unlimited Tuition Reimbursement through Guild Education (only an 18 month commitment) Unit Information: 7 West Extension Progressive Care 26 beds 1:4/5 ratio without LPNs, 1:6/7 if LPNs are present for Team Nursing Typical patient varies; all are monitored Self scheduling Newly Renovated SHIFT/SCHEDULE Full Time: Scheduled for 36 Weekly Hours Shift Time: 7pm - 7am This position will have scheduled shifts every other weekend Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifying and determining the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluating the process and outcome of nursing care, all in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. The RN coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members. Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care (Step down) – Mercy St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital: Job Summary: The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by: Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status Acting as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

Requirements

Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)

Nice To Haves

ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (preferred)
PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred)
National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Certification (preferred)
Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
New graduates welcome to apply
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
Critical Care Course (preferred)

Responsibilities

Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness
Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures.
Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments.
Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
Serves as patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics.
Serves as a point of care with care coordination and family members or caregivers.
Clinically manages patients with multi-system organ failure and/or multisystem trauma.
Using the AACN Synergy Model, restores, supports, promotes, rehabilitates, or palliates to maintain the physiologic, psychologic, and psychosocial stability of patients across the lifespan.
Synthesizes and prioritizes information in order to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgement and clinical inquiry.
Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions.
Responds to the unique needs of the patients and families coping with unanticipated illness or injury and treatment and advocate for their choices in quality of life.
BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness
Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments
Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department
Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Flexible Self Scheduling to live the life you deserve
$2,500 Sign on Bonus for night shift with 2 year commitment
Referral Bonus programs
Paid Time Off
Separate Bonus available for new graduates
Excellent Health Benefits (UMR)
Unlimited Tuition Reimbursement through Guild Education (only an 18 month commitment)
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, 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
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.