Staff RN - Ashland Freestanding Emergency Dept.

Berger Health System; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Berger Health System in Ashland, OH, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. This full-time evening position (36 hrs/wk) may float to other sites as needed to meet patient care demands in a 24/7 department.

The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and delegating tasks to LPNs and UAPs. Ohio Nurse Practice Act compliance and BLS are required; BSN is preferred after five years of employment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in nursing is required.
• Current Ohio RN license (or multi-state compact) in good standing.
• BLS certification required; BSN may be required after 5 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and document patient health status.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care with team.
• Delegate tasks to LPNs/UAPs per Ohio Nurse Practice Act.
• Lead process improvements for quality, safety, and efficiency.

Education

Associate's Degree (Required)

BSN (required after 5 years of employment)

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

RN License in Ohio or Multi-state Compact

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.Job Description Summary:Full time (36 hrs/wk), Evening Shift (11a-11p)*Eligible for weekend & shift differentialPrimary location is Ashland ED but may float to other sites depending on the need.Provides general nursing care to patients and families throughout the continuum of care in diverse, acute health care settings. (Department has scheduled staff to operate 24/7/365).The RN accountable for the practice of nursing as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing.The RN delegates nursing tasks to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) using the criteria written in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.According to department policies and nursing care standards, provides professional nursing care services to patients.Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care provided to assigned patients.Responsibilities And Duties:Assessment/Diagnosis - Performs initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessment as applicable to the population and or individual (30%).Outcomes Identification/Planning - Based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, documents planned nursing interventions to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs (30%).Implementation/Evaluation - Evaluates and documents response to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriately determined intervals; as part of a multidisciplinary team, revises plan of care based on evaluative data (20%).Leadership - Actively participates in process improvement activities to achieve targeted measures of clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance (10%).Operations (10%).As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any timeMinimum Qualifications:Associate's Degree (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of NursingAdditional Job Description:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSCurrent Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio and/or current Registered Nurse license in good standing with a multi-state compact state.BLS certificationBSN required at 5 years of employmentWork Shift:EveningScheduled Weekly Hours :36DepartmentEmergency DepartmentJoin us!... if your passion is to work in a caring environment... if you believe that learning is a life-long process... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industryEqual Employment OpportunityOhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment