Registered Nurse; RN – Med​/Surg Unit – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Unit 5W – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Unit 5W – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Apply for the Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Unit 5W – St. Elizabeth 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.

Job Details

• Full Time - 36 hr/week - Day Shift (7:00am-7:30pm)

About Mercy Health

Mercy Health is a faith-based and patient-focused organization committed to enhancing health and well‑being through exceptional patient care. Our values include compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect, and we seek associates devoted to service and stewardship.

Summary Of Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) performs patient care within a multidisciplinary team, using the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate care. The RN provides culturally competent care, manages time effectively, participates in quality improvement initiatives, collaborates with other professionals, and supports the ministry’s mission of physical and psychological support to patients and families.

Essential Job Functions

• In collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, establish patient goals and strategies for discharge or continuing care.
• Perform and document complete patient assessments; initiate and maintain current nursing care plans for all assigned patients.
• Identify patient learning needs and provide individualized and comprehensive teaching.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies.
• Serve as point of contact for patients’ care coordination across hospital departments.
• Advocate for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement and participate in patient advocacy with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics teams.

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

Licensing & Certification

• Current RN license in the state of employment or covered by a compact (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire; must be obtained prior to direct patient care. ACLS acceptable in lieu of BLS)
• Medical‑Surgical Nursing Certification RN‑BC (preferred)
• CCRN – Critical Care Registered Nurse (preferred)
• PCCN – Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred)
• CMSRN – Certified Medical‑Surgical Registered Nurse (preferred)
• NIH Stroke Certification (preferred)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Experience

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

Skills

• Assign patient care according to nursing scope of practice.
• Facilitate learning and provide education to staff and patients.
• Provide evidence‑based patient care in accordance with standards of practice.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clinical and psychosocial needs.
• Develop, implement, and prioritize care plans efficiently.
• Apply the nursing process in patient care delivery.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and revise plans as needed.
• Assist patients and families in coping with illness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for coordinated care.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Integrate cultural diversity and inclusion principles.
• Seek assistance and acquire information when needed.
• Engage in educational programs and professional development.
• Demonstrate professionalism and accountability.
• Model stewardship of resources and cost‑effectiveness.
• Practice self‑care and resilience.
• Protect safety and privacy of all persons.
• Utilize office and clinical technologies.

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads.
• Potential exposure to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May require use of physical restraints.
• Exposure to high noise levels and bright lights.
• Limited exposure to hazardous substances or body fluids.
• Exposure to human blood and other potentially…