Registered Nurse; RN – Med-Surg – St. Joseph Warren Hospital

About Mercy Health

Mercy Health is a faith-based and patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. We seek people committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med-Surg – St. Joseph Warren Hospital

The Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical functions as a care provider within a multidisciplinary care team responsible for delivering patient care through the nursing process (assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation). The RN applies knowledge of patient age and cultural diversity, demonstrates time management and prioritization skills, contributes to 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.

In collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, the RN establishes goals and strategies for meeting 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 safely in accordance with state practice and Mercy Health policies, serves as a point of contact for patient care coordination across hospital departments, acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement, and serves as a patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics.

Note: This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Current RN license in the state they are working or covered by compact (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred at hire; must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS acceptable in lieu of BLS)
• Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification RN-BC (preferred)
• CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (preferred)
• PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred)
• CMSRN Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (preferred)
• NIH Stroke Certification (preferred)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

• One year of RN experience (required)
• Six months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)

• Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff.
• Orients, facilitates learning experiences, and provides education (based on quality improvement indicators and outcomes).
• Possesses clinical knowledge and competency to provide evidence-based patient care per current standards of practice and Mercy Health policy.
• Performs comprehensive assessment of patient condition and psychosocial needs.
• Safely develops, implements, and prioritizes the plan of care.
• Applies the nursing process in patient care delivery.
• Assesses physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness and revises the plan of care accordingly.
• Assists patient and family in coping with illness.
• Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles in care.
• Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance to perform safely.
• Advances personal and professional growth through education and professional development.
• Exhibits professionalism and accountability for own and delegated actions.
• Practices cost-effective care and stewardship of resources.
• Maintains self-care and resilience in challenging situations.
• Protects the safety and privacy of all persons.
• Understanding and use of office and clinical technologies.