Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Lorain Hospital

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonuses

403(b) retirement plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off & family leave

Tuition assistance & education support

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Ohio is seeking a professional nurse to deliver patient care using the nursing process, conduct assessments, plan and implement care, and coordinate teaching with patients and the health care team.

In collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, administer medications safely, advocate for patient safety, and contribute to quality improvements while upholding our professional practice model.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing is required
• Diploma in Nursing is required
• BLS Basic Life Support prior to independent patient care and active nursing license required

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment with data analysis
• Creates and implements a plan of care; administers medications safely
• Serves as point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement and safety initiatives
• Incorporates professional practice model into care delivery

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Health teaching

Interprofessional collaboration

Quality improvement

Resource stewardship

Clinical reasoning

Compassionate care

Leadership

Documentation

Technology in care

Education

Associate of Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred

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 organization 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 (referred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
• 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)
• Full Time – 36 Scheduled Weekly Hours
• 7p-7:30a
• Every other weekend and holiday

As a Bon Secours 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 Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affrimative 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]