Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Neuro Unit - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) position in the Ortho Neuro Unit at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses. The nurse assesses patient status, implements clinical nursing interventions, develops and performs patient care plans to improve outcomes, and helps ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. The role requires strong organizational and leadership skills and a diverse medical skillset. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, collects vital signs, administers IV medications, documents care, and assesses patient condition. The RN evaluates and revises plans of care to support expected outcomes and administers medications in accordance with applicable state requirements and Mercy Health policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned. The position is scheduled for 36 hours weekly on the night shift. The posting identifies a bachelor’s degree in nursing as preferred, one year of RN experience as required, and six months of RN experience in an acute-care hospital as preferred. Current state RN licensure is required. BLS certification is preferred upon hire and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
Requirements
- One year of RN experience.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- BLS Basic Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Six months of RN experience in an acute-care hospital setting.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status and provide nursing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses.
- Implement clinical nursing interventions and develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes.
- Help ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, document care, and assess patient condition.
- Evaluate, update, and revise plans of care to support planned and expected outcomes.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with State of Practice requirements and Mercy Health policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
