Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric – St. Charles Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Psychiatric unit at St. Charles Hospital in Oregon. This role focuses on delivering exceptional nursing care by assessing patient status and implementing appropriate care plans.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred, along with current RN licensure.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• One year of professional nursing experience.
• Recent Behavioral Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care according to the prescribed plan.
• Assess and document patient's conditions.
• Administer medication and monitor recovery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Patient care assessment

Medication administration

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record

Job description

About Us

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. 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 Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric – St. Charles Hospital

Job Summary

The Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
• Implementing clinical nursing interventions
• Having a highly diverse medical skillset
• Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions

• Provide direct patient care according to the provider’s prescribed plan of care (and nursing scope of practice) while closely monitoring progress/recovery
• Assess and document the patient’s conditions and report changes as needed
• Administer medication, insulin, and IV/fluids, documenting thoroughly
• Inspect and care for wounds, changing dressings and assisting with personal hygiene
• Apply effective interviewing skills to elicit information from patient and/or family/significant other to plan and implement the treatment plan
• Assess patient for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc. and deliver appropriate treatments
• Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Certifications

• Current state licensure (or covered compact licensure) as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Accepted in lieu of BLS)

Experience

• One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Recent Behavioral Health experience (preferred, not required)

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)
• De-Escalation Training (preferred, not required)

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 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]