Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) 4WE - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital delivers nursing care to acute and critically ill patients who require intensive medical care. The role involves assessing patient status, identifying and prioritizing problems and needs, implementing clinical nursing interventions, developing and carrying out care plans, and supporting improved patient outcomes in a safe, therapeutic environment. The RN works with an interdisciplinary care team, conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing assessments, plans and implements treatment, and evaluates its effectiveness. The nurse synthesizes and prioritizes information to take timely, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgment and inquiry, while adapting confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions. Medications must be administered safely and in accordance with applicable state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures. This is a full-time night position with scheduled weekly hours of 36 and a stated shift of 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The posting seeks experienced nurses with at least one year of acute critical care experience. Mercy Health describes itself as a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, stewardship, collaboration, excellence, and respect.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- At least 1 year of RN experience is required.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) or ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) is preferred at hire and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.
- For Pediatric Units, PALS is required in lieu of BLS/ACLS and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
- At least 6 months of RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department unit.
- BLS or ACLS certification at hire.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Conduct and analyze initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Create and implement plans of care and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Synthesize and prioritize information to take immediate, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgment and inquiry.
- Anticipate and respond confidently to changing patient conditions.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Deliver nursing interventions and care plans for acute, critically ill patients requiring intensive medical care.
- Help ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
- Backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
