Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room (ED) Clinical Market Float Pool - St. Elizabeth Youngstown

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Clinical Market Float Pool provides patient care in the Emergency Room at St. Elizabeth Youngstown and may be assigned to other departments and sites within the designated markets. The role assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care according to organizational standards, including standards for patient assessment and transfer. Depending on hiring tier and competency, the nurse must be available and flexible to float within one site, among multiple sites in one market, or across more than one market. Assignments may include day-of staffing, multiple locations during a shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns. The nurse participates as part of the healthcare team under the direction of a clinical manager or designee and follows the Registered Nurse’s applicable standards and scope of practice.

This is a full-time night-shift position scheduled for 36 hours per week, typically 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The nurse will float to Youngstown, Boardman, and Warren, with assignments scheduled on a six-week basis. The schedule requires four weekend shifts per six-week schedule and one summer and one winter holiday. A $15 per hour float incentive is listed.

The RN plans and coordinates nursing care and clinical decisions using available evidence, develops and implements patient-specific plans of care, evaluates responses to interventions, and documents care. The role supports patient safety and continuous quality improvement and incorporates the organization’s professional practice model. Care may be provided to neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

The work may involve high-stress periods, fluctuating workloads, interruptions, loud noise, bright lights, physical altercations or verbal abuse, hazardous substances or body fluids, and use of physical restraints. Travel to off-site locations by car is required and may occur in adverse weather; long-distance or air travel may be needed, not exceeding 10% of travel. Universal precautions and personal protective equipment must be used, and infection-control policies must be followed.

Requirements

• Current nursing license in the designated state of employment.
• Associate degree in Nursing.
• At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in acute care.
• BLS certification; must be obtained from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
• For an Emergency Room assignment, ACLS and PALS are required; certifications must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care where applicable.
• Ability to float among assigned sites and adapt to changing assignments and staffing needs.
• Ability to travel by car to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather; long-distance or air travel may be required, not exceeding 10%.
• Ability to work four weekend shifts in each six-week schedule and one summer and one winter holiday.
• Clinical skills including assessments, professional nursing practice, patient-care coordination, and use of restraints.
• Ability to use computerized tools and demonstrate medical equipment knowledge.
• Professionalism, ethical practice, customer focus, teamwork, critical thinking, attention to detail, decision-making, problem-solving, verbal and written communication, multitasking, flexibility, conflict management, resilience, and stewardship of resources.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• ACLS or PALS certification at hire, as applicable to the assignment; otherwise required before direct patient care.
• EPIC electronic health record experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Provide and evaluate patient care in accordance with organizational patient-care standards, including assessment and transfer standards.
• Float to assigned departments and sites according to the applicable tier, competency, and staffing needs; assignments may involve multiple locations during a shift or travel and seasonal staffing patterns.
• Participate as a member of the healthcare team under the direction of a clinical manager or designee and within the RN’s standards and scope of practice.
• Support organizational, departmental, and operating-unit goals through continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
• Act as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.
• Plan and coordinate nursing care and clinical decisions using the best available evidence.
• Formulate and implement patient-specific plans of care, including interventions, evaluation of responses, and documentation appropriate to the patient’s condition and age.
• Provide age-appropriate care to patients ranging from neonates through geriatrics.
• Use universal precautions and personal protective equipment, and follow infection-control policies.
• Complete required education and competencies.

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.
• $15 per hour float incentive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree