Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg. Ortho Trauma 5WE - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Youngstown, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical provides patient care as part of a multidisciplinary care 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 prioritizes patient needs, 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 with patients to address discharge or continuing-care needs. The RN performs and documents patient assessments, develops and maintains nursing care plans, identifies learning needs and provides individualized education, administers medications safely according to applicable practice standards and organizational policies, coordinates care across hospital departments, participates in patient-safety and quality-improvement efforts, and advocates for patients in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics services. The role serves adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of employment or coverage under a compact license.
• One year of RN experience is listed as required; the posting also states that new graduates and RNs with less than one year of experience will be accepted.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based care in accordance with current practice standards, policies, procedures, and the organization’s mission.
• Ability to perform comprehensive assessments and safely develop, implement, and prioritize plans of care using the nursing process.
• Ability to recognize personal limitations, seek assistance, and obtain information to work safely.
• Professional accountability for personal and delegated actions.
• Understanding and use of office and clinical technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire; certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
• 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 (NIH) Stroke Certification.

Responsibilities

• Establish goals and strategies with patients and interdisciplinary team members 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 organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments.
• Participate in departmental quality-improvement efforts and act as a patient safety advocate.
• Advocate for patients in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics.
• Assign patient care according to staff members’ skills, knowledge, and scope of practice.
• Orient and educate nursing staff and others, including through learning experiences and quality-improvement information.
• Assess patients’ clinical conditions, psychosocial needs, and support resources; evaluate responses to treatment and revise care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with others to deliver coordinated patient care and support patients and families in coping with illness.
• Protect the safety and privacy of patients and others.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level