Registered Nurse; RN - Medical Surgical - Boardman Hospital

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) - 5W Medical Surgical - Boardman Hospital
Join to apply for the Registered Nurse (RN) - 5W Medical Surgical - Boardman Hospital role at Bon Secours Mercy Health.

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.

• Establish goals and strategies for meeting discharge or continuing care needs with the patient, in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Perform and document complete patient assessments and initiate and maintain current nursing care plans for all assigned patients.
• Identify patient learning needs to provide individualized and comprehensive teaching.
• Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with state practice and hospital policies.
• Serve as a point of contact for patient care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Act as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
• Serve as a patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Current RN license in the state you are working or covered by compact (required)
• BLS (required or preferred upon hire; must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS acceptable in lieu of BLS)
• RN-BC, CCRN, PCCN, CMSRN, NIH Stroke Certification (preferred)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

• One year of RN experience (required)
• Six months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)

• Assigns patient care according to nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice
• Educates nursing staff and others based on quality improvement indicators and outcomes
• Clinical knowledge and competency to provide evidence-based patient care
• Conducts comprehensive assessments and develops and prioritizes plans of care
• Coordinates care across departments and with families; supports patient safety and quality improvement
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication
• Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles
• Seeks help when needed and engages in ongoing professional growth
• Maintains professionalism and stewardship of resources
• Adapts to stress, protects patient safety and privacy
• Utilizes office and clinical technologies

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads
• Possible exposure to physical altercations, verbal abuse, high noise, bright lights
• Potential exposure to hazardous substances or body fluids
• Possible use of physical restraints and exposure to infectious materials
• Periods of constant interruptions and working alone

• Lift/Carry and push/pull activities within job specifications
• Stoop/Kneel, balance, bending, walking, and standing as required
• Manual dexterity, depth perception, color vision, and other sensory requirements

• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65+ years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years) when applicable

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts, life insurance w/ AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings when eligible
• Paid time off and Educational Assistance
• And more

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. For more information, contact the Talent Acquisition Team at