RN: Patient Care & Care Coordination Advocate

Mercy Health; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health Fairfield Cardiology is seeking an experienced licensed nurse to deliver comprehensive patient care. You will conduct initial and ongoing assessments, develop and implement care plans, and collaborate with the health team to coordinate treatment and education for patients and families.

Responsibilities include safe medication administration, patient safety advocacy, and active participation in quality improvement initiatives within the department.

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license in state of practice (required).
• Associate degree in nursing required; diploma accepted.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment and creates a plan of care.
• Administers medications in a safe manner per policy and procedures.
• Coordinates care and acts as a patient safety advocate across hospital departments.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Nursing judgment

Nursing process

Care coordination

Outcome evaluation

Health teaching

Patient advocacy

Interprofessional collaboration

Clinical technologies

Compassionate care

Quality improvement

Evidence-based practice

Accountability

Resource stewardship

Delegation

Education

Associate of Nursing, nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor's of Science, nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Mercy Health Fairfield Cardiology is seeking an experienced licensed nurse to deliver comprehensive patient care. You will conduct initial and ongoing assessments, develop and implement care plans, and collaborate with the health team to coordinate treatment and education for patients and families.

Responsibilities include safe medication administration, patient safety advocacy, and active participation in quality improvement initiatives within the department.