Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - Allen Hospital - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Oberlin, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical provides patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team, using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN considers patients’ ages and cultural diversity, manages time and priorities effectively, contributes to quality improvement, collaborates with other professional disciplines, and provides physical and psychological support to patients and families in support of Mercy Health’s mission.

In collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, the RN establishes goals and strategies to address discharge and continuing-care needs. The RN completes and documents patient assessments, maintains current nursing care plans, identifies learning needs and provides individualized education, administers medications safely according to applicable standards and policies, coordinates care across hospital departments, participates in quality improvement as a patient-safety advocate, and advocates for patients in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics.

This is a PRN position in the Med/Surg Unit at Allen Medical Center. The role may also include other job-related duties assigned by a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of employment or a compact license.
• One year of RN experience.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
• Clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based care in accordance with current standards, policies, procedures, and the organization’s mission.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to recognize personal limitations and seek assistance to provide care safely.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (RN-BC).
• CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse certification.
• PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse certification.
• CMSRN Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse certification.
• National Institute of Health Stroke Certification.

Responsibilities

• Establish goals and strategies with patients and interdisciplinary team members to meet discharge or continuing-care needs.
• Perform and document complete patient assessments.
• Initiate and maintain current nursing care plans for assigned patients.
• Identify patient learning needs and provide individualized, comprehensive teaching.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments.
• Participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement as a patient-safety advocate.
• Advocate for patients in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics.
• Assign patient care according to staff members’ nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice.
• Orient staff, facilitate learning experiences, and provide education based on quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation.
• Assess patients’ clinical condition, psychosocial needs, and support resources.
• Develop, implement, and prioritize plans of care safely and efficiently; evaluate responses and outcomes and revise plans as needed.
• Help patients and families cope with illness and collaborate with others to deliver coordinated care.
• Apply cultural diversity and inclusion principles and protect the safety and privacy of all persons.
• Seek assistance when needed, pursue professional growth, demonstrate accountability, use resources cost-effectively, and practice self-care and resilience.
• Use office and clinical technologies.

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 by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed