Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care Unit 6 - St. Joseph Warren Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a registered nurse to deliver patient care through the nursing process, assess patients, plan and implement care, and evaluate outcomes. You will coordinate with the health team and provide education to patients and families.

In collaboration with the care team, you will administer medications safely, advocate for patients, and participate in quality improvement. This role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and compassionate, evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Associate of Nursing or Diploma in Nursing is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Valid nursing license from the state of practice is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, creates a plan of care, and evaluates treatment.
• Administers medications in a safe manner per state practices and policies.
• Acts as point of contact for patient care coordination across hospital departments.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Nursing judgment

Application of the nursing process

Coordination of patient care

Interprofessional collaboration

Health teaching

Patient advocacy

Quality improvement

Office and clinical technologies

Compassionate care

Leadership

Accountability

Resource stewardship

Conflict management

Delegation

Education

Associate of Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Summary Of Primary Function

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.

Summary Of Primary Function

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. Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery

Skills

• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations
• Nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences
• Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery
• Coordination of patient care delivery
• Evaluation of professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes
• Health teaching and health promotion
• Patient advocacy and partnership
• Interprofessional collaboration and leadership
• Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence
• Integration of quality improvement, evidence based practices and research in practice
• Accountability for professional actions
• Effective stewardship of available resources
• Conflict management and resilience
• Authority for delegating activities to others, while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes

Certifications

• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred)
• Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)

Education

• Associate of Nursing, nursing (required), OR
• Diploma in Nursing (required)
• Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

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'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 A AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS, please email [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail]