Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg Intermediate - Clinical Market Float Pool – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. The RN Clinical Float Pool assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for the organization including those for patient assessment and transfer. The primary function of this job, based on hiring tier, is to be available and flexible to float to various departments, and sites throughout the markets within the organization to provide patient care, which could include but not limited to scheduling day of staffing, more than one assignment location within a single shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns. Participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a clinical manager or designee as defined by the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse. RN Clinical Float Pool are hired with the understanding they must float based on the tiers below: Tier 2: Float expectation within multiple sites within a single market based on competency. Demonstrates awareness of and supports organization departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities. Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department. Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery. Plans and coordinates nursing care and clinical decisions using the best available evidence. Formulates and implements a plan of care for each patient which includes interventions, evaluation of response to interventions and documentation as appropriate to condition and age. Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.

Requirements

• Current nursing license in the designated state of employment
• 1 year of experience as an Registered Nurse in acute care
• Associate's of Nursing
• BLS Basic Life Support
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS or PALS required based on specialty assignment)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred)
• ACLS - Required for Intermediate Positions
• ACLS & PALS - Required for ER Positions

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's of Nursing (BSN)
• BLS Basic Life Support
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, plan, implement and evaluate patient care following established patient care standards for the organization including those for patient assessment and transfer.
• Be available and flexible to float to various departments, and sites throughout the markets within the organization to provide patient care, which could include but not limited to scheduling day of staffing, more than one assignment location within a single shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns.
• Participate as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a clinical manager or designee as defined by the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrate awareness of and support organization departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
• Act as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
• Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.
• Plan and coordinate nursing care and clinical decisions using the best available evidence.
• Formulate and implement a plan of care for each patient which includes interventions, evaluation of response to interventions and documentation as appropriate to condition and age.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/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

What This Job Offers

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