Registered Nurse; RN - Intermediate Step Down Unit - St. Joseph Hospital Warren

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Step Down Unit - St. Joseph Hospital Warren

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36

Work Shift: All (United States of America)

Join our team today!

* Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives

* Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve

* Referral Bonus programs

* Paid Time Off

* Excellent Health Benefits (UMR)

* Unlimited Tuition Reimbursement through Guild Education (only an 18 month commitment)

SHIFT/SCHEDULE

• Full Time:
  Scheduled for 36 Weekly Hours
• Shift Time:
  All
• This position will have scheduled shifts every other weekend

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifying and determining the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluating the process and outcome of nursing care, all in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. The RN coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.

Essential Job Functions

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.

Serves as patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics.

Clinically manages patients with multi-system organ failure and/or multisystem trauma.

Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions.

Responds to the unique needs of the patients and families coping with unanticipated illness or injury and treatment and advocate for their choices in quality of life.

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/Certification

• Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (preferred)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
• CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (preferred)
• PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred)
• National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Certification (preferred)

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
• Critical Care Course (preferred)

Skills

Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff.

Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care.

Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely.

Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances.

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. May be required to use physical restraints. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. May have periods of constant interruptions. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Patient

Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Adults (18-64 years) and Geriatrics (65 years and older).

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

* Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Joseph - Intermediate Care Unit 1

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