At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

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$15,000 NIGHTS WITH 2 YEAR COMMITMENT - RN with 1+ years and 2 year commitment

Unit Information: Progressive / Intermediate Care 6S Boardman

• 24-bed intermediate unit. Newer building with individual rooms

• a variety of patients with diagnosis of CHF, COPD, Chest pain, GI Bleed, Sepsis, & renal failure

• Ratio is 1:4/5 without LPN's.

• Staff is made up of RN’s, PCA’s and student nurse externs.

• We pride ourselves as a friendly & welcoming staff as well as teamwork!

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The RN Clinical Float Pool assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for the organization including those for patient assessment and transfer. The primary function of this job, based on hiring tier, is to be available and flexible to float to various departments, and sites throughout the markets within the organization to provide patient care, which could include but not limited to scheduling day of staffing, more than one assignment location within a single shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns. Participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a clinical manager or designee as defined by the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse.

Daily float or assigned to:

• a unit for 6-week assignment

• Work 1 weekend every schedule (schedule = 6 weeks) as assigned

• Work 1 Winter & 1 Summer Holiday as assigned

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

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status

• Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs

• Implementing clinical nursing interventions

• Having a highly diverse skillset

• 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

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment

• Evaluates, updates and revises plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes

• Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Mercy Health policies and procedures

• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)

Licensing & Certifications:

• Ohio licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association or Red Cross (If you do not have this certification, Mercy Health will help you gain this certification during Orientation)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association (If you do not have this certification, Mercy Health will help you gain this certification during Orientation)

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Reads and interprets written/oral instructions

• Sets and meets deadlines, prioritizes work and works independently

• Defines and understands issues and problems

• Examines data and draws logical conclusions demonstrating the ability to apply high levels of critical thinking and understanding

• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of oral or written communications

• Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit.

• Organizes thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology

• Must be flexible and able to adapt to change

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

• General office environment - works generally at a desk in a well-lighted, airconditioned office area, with moderate noise levels

• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids

• Potential exposure to infectious organisms

• May have periods of constant interruptions

• Prolonged periods of working alone may occur.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to 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 Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . 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 recruitment@mercy.com