Registered Nurse (Rn) Med/Surg Unit
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Warren
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthSummary of
Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionThe Registered Nurse
Medical/Surgical functions as a care provider of a
multidisciplinary care team responsible for the delivery of patient
care through using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing,
planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN possesses the
basic knowledge of a patient's age and cultural diversity into the
provision of patient care, demonstrates strong skills related to
effective time management and prioritizing patient care,
contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through
performance improvement initiatives, collaborates with other
professional disciplines, and supports the mission of the ministry
to provide physical and psychological support to patients and
families.Essential Job FunctionsIn collaboration with members of
interdisciplinary teams, the RN establishes goals and strategies
for meeting the discharge or continuing care needs with the
patient. The RN performs and documents complete patient
assessments, initiates and maintains current nursing care plans for
all assigned patients, identifies patient learning needs to provide
individualized and comprehensive teaching, administers medications
in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon
Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures, serves as a point of
contact for patients' care coordination throughout the hospital
departments, acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in
ongoing quality improvement in the department, and serves as a
patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative
care, and ethics.This document is not an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working
conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to
perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor,
subject to reasonable accommodation.Licensing/CertificationCurrent
RN license in state they are working or covered by compact
(required)BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain
from approved source prior to direct patient care)ACLS Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (preferred)Medical-Surgical Nursing
Certification RN-BC (Registered Nurse Board Certified)
(preferred)CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (preferred)PCCN
Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred)CMSRN Certified
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (preferred)National Institute of
Health (NIH) Stroke Certification (preferred)EducationBachelor of
Science Nursing (preferred)Skills Assigns patient care according to
the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff.
Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides education
(based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and
implementation) to nursing staff and others. Possesses clinical
knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based patient
care in accordance with the current standards of practice, policy
and procedure, and BSMH mission. Performs comprehensive assessment
of patient's clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the
patient and their supportive resources. Safely and efficiently
develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care. Application of
the nursing process in patient care delivery. Assesses patient's
physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate
effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes; revises plan of
care accordingly. Assists patient and family in coping with
patient's illness. Collaborates with others in the delivery of
coordinated patient care. Strong interpersonal and verbal/written
communication skills. Applies cultural diversity and inclusion
principles when caring for patients and their support resources.
Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires
information to perform safely. Advances personal and professional
growth through participation in educational programs, current
literature, in-services, and workshops. Exhibits professionalism
through accountability for own and delegated actions. Integrates
cost-effective measures into practice and models effective
stewardship of available resources. Practices self-care and
cultivates resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances.
Protects the safety and privacy of all persons. Understanding and
utilization of office and clinical technologies.Mercy Health is an
equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward* your
hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision
plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife
insurance w/AD& DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan
when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much
more*Benefits offerings vary according to employment
statusScheduled Weekly Hours:0.01Work Shift:All (United States of
America)Department:Med/Surg Unit 3 St. JosephAll applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status,
and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or
policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours
- Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia,
which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please
email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as
part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent
Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
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