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

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Oberlin, OH

11d

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 incorporates patients’ ages and cultural diversity into care, 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 collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, the RN establishes goals and strategies for discharge or continuing care. The RN assesses patients and documents findings, maintains current nursing care plans, identifies learning needs and provides individualized teaching, administers medications safely in accordance with applicable practice standards and employer 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.

The position serves adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Work conditions may include high stress and fluctuating workloads, interruptions, noise and bright lights, exposure to physical or verbal altercations, use of physical restraints, limited hazardous substances or body fluids, and exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Periods of working alone may occur. Benefits vary based on market and employment status.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of employment or coverage under a compact license.
• At least one year of RN experience.
• BLS certification from an approved source is required before direct patient care; ACLS is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
• Clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with standards of practice, policies, procedures, and the organization’s mission.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use office and clinical technologies.

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 interdisciplinary team members and patients to address 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 state practice requirements and employer 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 skills, knowledge, and scope of practice.
• Orient staff, facilitate learning, and provide education to nursing staff and others.
• Assess patients’ clinical conditions, psychosocial needs, and support resources.
• Develop, implement, and prioritize plans of care; evaluate responses and outcomes and revise plans as appropriate.
• Support patients and families in coping with illness and collaborate with others to coordinate care.
• Practice within professional standards, protect safety and privacy, use resources cost-effectively, and pursue personal and professional growth.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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.

What This Job Offers

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