Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Warren
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthJoin our team
today! Sign on Bonus for RN with 1+ years of experience or $15,000
for 2 year commitment for Night Shift $5,000 Sign on Bonus for New
Grads or $7,500 for 2 year commitment for Night Shift Higher Pay
Scales and Sign-On Incentives Flexible Schedule to live the life
you deserve Referral Bonus programs Paid Time Off Excellent Health
Benefits (Anthem) Unlimited Tuition Reimbursement through Guild
Education (only an 18 month commitment)Summary of Primary
Function/General Purpose of PositionThe Surgical Services
Registered Nurse (RN) delivers patient care utilizing the nursing
process through data collection and assessment, identifies and
determines the priority of patient's problems/needs, and evaluates
the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and
directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care
provided by health team members.Essential Job Functions--- In
collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts
initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data,
creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates
treatment effectiveness.--- Administers medications in a safe
manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy
Health policies and procedures.--- Serves as point of contact for
patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments.---
Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing
quality improvement in the department.--- Delegates tasks and
functions according to applicable laws, regulations, and standards,
taking into consideration the competency of the assignee.---
Responsible for managing the nursing care of the patient within the
OR and coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care
providers necessary for completion of surgery.--- Observes the
surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and assists the
team to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for
the patient.--- Provides preop, intraop, and post-op care,
including assessment and discharge instructions.--- Assess the
patient's condition before, during, and after the operation to
ensure an optimal outcome for the patient.--- Anticipates the scrub
nurse's needs and opens sterile packs, operates equipment, and
keeps accurate records.--- Responsible for reprocessing if on
Endoscopy team.--- BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver
care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH
Nursing Professional Practice Model.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 the
state in which 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)PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American
Heart Association (preferred)CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse
(preferred)SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
(preferred)EducationBachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)Work
Experience2 years of Critical Care experience (preferred)Completion
of OR internship program (preferred)TrainingSuccessful completion
of Periop 101 (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.--- Ability to communicate with patients in a manner
they can understand considering their personal preferences.---
Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in
illness, suffering, pain, and existence.--- Remains calm, adaptive,
and collective during an emergency.--- Knowledge of AORN and SGNA
standards and best practices--- Knowledge of sterile field and
sterilization guidelines--- Positions and completes procedures such
as Foley, prepping, IV insertion, catheters, etc.--- Assists in
gowning and draping--- Anticipates needs for the use of surgical
equipment and supplies--- Monitors room and personnel for adherence
to aseptic technique--- Safely moves and transports patients---
Assists anesthesia during induction and emergenceMercy 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:32Work Shift:Days/Evenings (United States of
America)Department:Inpatient Surgery - 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 . 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
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