Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Mt. Orab Medical Center

Mercy Health BSMH • Mount Orab, OH

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About The Position

The Emergency Room Registered Nurse delivers exceptional nursing care by assessing patient status, determining the priority of patients’ problems and needs, implementing clinical nursing interventions, and developing and carrying out patient care plans to improve outcomes. The role requires a diverse skill set and helps ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.

The nurse works with an interdisciplinary care team to care for groups of patients in a fast-paced, high-intensity setting, coordinating care across hospital departments and serving a broad spectrum of patients, from short-stay cases to trauma. The role evaluates and revises care plans to support expected outcomes and administers medications in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate or bachelor’s degree program in nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• One year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS or ACLS and PALS certification must be obtained from an approved source before providing direct patient care; ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experience is preferred but not required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are preferred at hire.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record training is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and determine the priority of patients’ problems and needs.
• Implement clinical nursing interventions and develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to care for groups of patients in a fast-paced, high-intensity setting.
• Evaluate, update, and revise plans of care to facilitate achievement of expected outcomes.
• Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Provide care to a broad spectrum of patients, from short-stay to trauma.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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