Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Intermediate Care Unit (PCU) 4W - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Self-scheduling

Excellent Benefits package

Must have 1-year nursing experience

Job summary

Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH seeks a Per diem Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN to provide exceptional nursing care on a step-down unit. This position requires working 24 hours within a six-week period and offers self-scheduling in a faith-based, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating care between Med-Surg and ICU, assessing patient status, and developing care plans. RN licensure is required; BSN is preferred, with BLS (ACLS preferred; ACLS within 6 months).

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state (or RN applicant)
• BLS required (ACLS preferred; ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of hire)
• Experience as an LPN or Patient Care Tech/CNA preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement care plans
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments and evaluate treatment effectiveness
• Serve as point of contact for care coordination across departments
• Administer medications safely per organization policies
• Engage in quality improvement to enhance patient safety and outcomes

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) (preferred)

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.01

Work Shift:

Days/Nights (United States of America)

* Come Join our Team!

* Excellent Benefits package!

* Self-scheduling!

* Must have at least 1-year as a nurse to Qualify!

* So much more!

Shift:

Per diem

Must work 24 hours within a 6 week period

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are 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.

Job Summary:

The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
• Acting as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units
• Determining the priority of the patient's problems and needs
• Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate 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
• 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
• Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization's policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)

Certifications:

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or RN applicant
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care, ACLS required within 6 months of hire)

Experience:

• Previous experience as an LPN or Patient Care Tech/CNA (preferred)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson 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, HAS/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 the market and employment status.

Department:

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Elizabeth Boardman - Intermediate 4W

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a__ll 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 Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, 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].