Registered Nurse (RN) — Weekend Only Program — St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

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

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Pay

Available for most departments

One weekend off per quarter

Limited weekend holidays

Referral bonuses

Paid Time Off

Excellent Health Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver patient care using the nursing process, perform assessments, develop care plans, administer medications, and coordinate with the health team.

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, you will conduct ongoing evaluations, ensure patient safety, educate patients and families, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. A valid nursing license and ADN/ASN required; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Associate degree in Nursing required; Diploma or BSN preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nursing process and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the nursing process and assess patient needs.
• Administer medications safely and coordinate care with health team.
• Provide patient teaching and participate in quality improvement.

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Work Shift

All Work Shifts (United States of America)

Benefits Highlights

• Premium Pay for Weekend Warriors
• Available for most departments
• One weekend off per quarter
• Only required holidays are those that fall on the weekend
• Referral Bonus programs
• Paid Time Off
• Excellent Health Benefits (UMR)
• Unlimited Tuition Reimbursement through Guild Education (only an 18 month commitment)

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 (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)

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 on the market and employment status.

Department

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 Affir iant 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].