RN (Registered Nurse) - Inpatient Surgery

Company: Mercy Health
Location: Defiance
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthMercy Health Defiance HospitalPart Time16 hours*Sign On Bonus!*Join our team today!Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On IncentivesAccredited Residency Programs & Specialty FellowshipsFlexible Schedule to live the life you deserveIncreased Float Pool DifferentialsPreceptor PayRewarding Higher Differentials with working on the WeekendSummary of Primary FunctionDelivers 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 FunctionsIn 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 Bon Secours Mercy Health 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 deliverySkills--- 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 outcomesCertificationsBLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred)Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)EducationAssociate of Nursing, nursing (required)ORDiploma in Nursing (required)Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)Physical Requirements:o Performs repetitive tasks/motionso Hears alarm bells, telephone, and other soundso Hears normal conversationo Have good manual dexterityo Have good eye-hand-foot coordinationo Have clarity of vision: near (o Have clarity of vision: mid (> 20"-20')o Have clarity of vision: far (> 20')o Distinguish colorsMental Requirements:o Reads and interprets written/oral instructionso Sets and meets deadlines, prioritizes work and works independentlyo Identifies and understands issues and problemso Examines data and draws logical conclusions demonstrating the ability to apply high levels of critical thinking and understandingo Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of oral or written communicationso Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unito Organize thoughts and ideas into understand terminologyo Must be flexible and able to adapt to changeo OtherMercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more*Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusScheduled Weekly Hours:16Work Shift:Days/AfternoonsDepartment:Inpatient Surgery - Defiance, LLC 1All 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 Employer, 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

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