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Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Step Down - St Elizabeth Youngstown Hos

Mercy Health, Youngstown, OH, United States


Benefits

Flexible Self Scheduling to live the life you deserve
$1,000 Sign on Bonus for Day Shift with a 2 Year Commitment
Paid Time Off
Separate Bonus available for new graduates
Referral Bonus programs
Excellent Health Benefits (UMR)
Unlimited Tuition Reimbursement through Guild Education (only an 18 month commitment)
Unit Information

7 West Extension Progressive Care
26 beds
1:4/5 ratio on Days
Typical patient varies; all are monitored
Self scheduling
Newly Renovated
Shift / Schedule

Full Time: Scheduled for 36 Weekly Hours
Shift Time: 7 am - 7 pm
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 patients’ problems
eeds, 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

Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyze assessment data, create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness
Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures
Serve as point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments
Act as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department
Serve as patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics
Serve as a point of care with care coordination and family members or caregivers
Clinically manage patients with multi-system organ failure and/or multisystem trauma
Using the AACN Synergy Model, restore, support, promote, rehabilitate, or palliate to maintain the physiologic, psychologic, and psychosocial stability of patients across the lifespan
Synthesize and prioritize information in order to take immediate and decisive evidence‑based, patient‑focused action using clinical judgment and inquiry
Anticipate and respond with confidence and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions
Respond to the unique needs of patients and families coping with unanticipated illness or injury and treatment, and advocate for their choices in quality of life
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 / Certification

Current 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)
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)
Work Experience

6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)
New graduates welcome to apply
Training

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

Assign patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff
Orient, facilitate learning experience, and provide education (based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation) to nursing staff and others
Possess 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
Perform comprehensive assessment of patient’s clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources
Safely and efficiently develop, implement, and prioritize plan of care
Apply the nursing process in patient care delivery
Assess patient’s physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes; revise plan of care accordingly
Assist patient and family in coping with patient’s illness
Collaborate with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care
Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
Apply cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources
Recognize own limitations and seek assistance and acquire information to perform safely
Advance personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, and workshops
Exhibit professionalism through accountability for own and delegated actions
Integrate cost-effective measures into practice and model effective stewardship of available resources
Practice self-care and cultivate resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances
Protect safety and privacy of all persons
Utilize office and clinical technologies
Communicate with patients in a manner they can understand, considering personal preferences
Adopt a compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence
Remain calm, adaptive, and collective during an emergency
Manage care of patients with chest tubes
Assess patients through hemodynamic monitoring
Insert and monitor transvenous pacing/temporary pacing
Administer means for conscious sedation
Understand and utilize advanced respiratory modalities
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 be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
May have periods of constant interruptions
Patient Population

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.
Adults (18–64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
What We Offer

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑and‑long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All 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 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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