Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department Nursing Pool - Jefferson Avenue Medical Office Building

Mercy Health BSMH•Toledo, OH

About The Position

Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of all people through exceptional care. The RN Clinical Float Pool Registered Nurse assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care according to organizational standards, including patient assessment and transfer standards. The nurse works as part of the health care team under the direction of a clinical manager or designee and within the relevant Registered Nurse standards and scope of practice. The position requires flexibility to float to departments and sites according to the hiring tier and demonstrated competency. Assignments may involve day-of staffing, more than one location during a shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns. This role is listed for the Emergency Department Nursing Pool at the Jefferson Avenue Medical Office Building; emergency department experience is required. Start times are 7 a.m. or 9 a.m., with flexible scheduling noted. Mercy Health offers competitive pay and incentives, retirement contributions when eligible, insurance and leave options, and education and development support. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
Current nursing license in the designated state of employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS – AHA) certification as required based on specialty assignment.
At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in acute care.
Emergency department experience.
Knowledge of medical equipment, professional nursing principles and practices, clinical skills, patient assessments, and restraint use.
Proficiency using computerized tools and accountability for completing required education and competencies.
Professionalism, ethical practice, customer focus, teamwork, and coordination of patient care delivery.
Ability to integrate quality improvement, evidence-based practices, and research into practice.
Critical thinking, attention to detail, sound decision-making and problem-solving, and strong verbal and written communication.
Ability to multitask, adapt to change, manage conflict, demonstrate resilience, and steward available resources effectively.
A compassionate, relationship-based approach to helping patients find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
EPIC Electronic Health Record training or experience.

Responsibilities

Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with organizational standards, including standards for patient assessment and transfer.
Float to departments and sites according to the assigned tier and competency, potentially supporting day-of staffing, multiple locations in one shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns.
Participate in the health care team under the direction of a clinical manager or designee and within the Registered Nurse standards and scope of practice.
Support departmental and operating-unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
Advocate for patient safety and participate 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 an individualized plan of care, evaluate responses to interventions, and document care as appropriate to the patient's condition and age.