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

Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

11d • 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’ age 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.

This is a full-time night-shift role, scheduled for 36 hours per week from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. on the Ortho/Neuro Unit, Ortho Trauma 5 West, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. The patient population includes adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

In collaboration with interdisciplinary team members, the RN establishes care and discharge goals with patients, completes and documents assessments, maintains nursing care plans, identifies and addresses patient learning needs, administers medications in accordance with applicable laws and policies, coordinates care across hospital departments, participates in quality improvement and patient safety activities, and advocates for patients in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics services.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of employment or a license covered by a compact agreement.
• 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.
• Clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based care in accordance with current standards, policies, procedures, and the organization’s mission.
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and safely develop, implement, and prioritize a plan of care using the nursing process.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply cultural diversity and inclusion principles in patient care.
• Ability to recognize personal limitations and seek assistance or information to practice safely.
• Professionalism and accountability for own and delegated actions.
• Ability to practice self-care and resilience in difficult or conflict situations.
• 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.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire; it must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
• Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (RN-BC).
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
• Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) certification.
• Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) certification.
• National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Certification.

Responsibilities

• Establish patient-centered goals and strategies for discharge or continuing care in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
• 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 services.
• Assign patient care according to staff members’ nursing skills, knowledge, and scope of practice.
• Orient and educate nursing staff and others, including facilitating learning experiences.
• Assess patients’ clinical conditions, psychosocial needs, and responses to treatment; evaluate outcomes and revise care plans as appropriate.
• Assist patients and families in coping with illness.
• Collaborate with others to provide coordinated patient care.
• Protect the safety and privacy of all persons and practice accountability for own and delegated actions.
• Use available resources effectively and incorporate cost-effective measures into practice.
• Pursue professional growth through educational programs, literature, in-services, and workshops.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed