About The Position

Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to exceptional care and to values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship. The RN Clinical Float Pool assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care according to organizational standards, including patient assessment and transfer standards. The role provides patient care across departments and sites in the assigned market tier and requires flexibility to accommodate staffing needs, including day-of staffing, multiple assignment locations during a shift, travel assignments, and seasonal staffing patterns. 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. This position is listed for the Emergency Department nursing pool at Jefferson Avenue Medical Office Building; Emergency Department experience is required, and the posting specifies 7 p.m. shifts. Float expectations depend on tier: Tier 1 covers a single site, Tier 2 covers multiple sites within one market, and Tier 3 covers multiple sites across more than one market, based on competency. Mercy Health offers a benefits package intended to support associates personally and professionally. 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) from the American Heart Association, as required based on specialty assignment.
  • At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in acute care.
  • Emergency Department experience.
  • Medical equipment knowledge and proficiency in clinical skills, professional nursing principles and practices, and patient assessments.
  • Proficiency using computerized tools; accountability for completing required education and competencies.
  • Professionalism, ethical practice, and a customer-focused approach.
  • Knowledge of restraint use and coordination of patient-care delivery.
  • Ability to integrate quality improvement, evidence-based practices, and research into practice.
  • Teamwork, critical thinking, attention to detail, and strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to multitask.
  • Flexibility and ability to adapt to change; conflict management and resilience.
  • Effective stewardship of available resources and 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

  • Float to departments and sites according to the assigned tier and competency, supporting staffing needs that may include day-of staffing, multiple locations in one shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns.
  • Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with organizational patient-care standards, including assessment and transfer standards.
  • 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 continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
  • Act as a patient safety advocate 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, including interventions, evaluation of responses, and documentation appropriate to the patient's condition and age.

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.
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