Registered Nurse; RN; Med Surg - Float Pool - St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center

Full Time, Part Time, PRN availability

All Shifts Available

Summary of Primary Function:

Delivers 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 Functions:

In 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 delivery.

Skills:

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 outcomes

Certifications:

BLS Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association (preferred)

Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)

Education:

Associate of Nursing, nursing (required) OR Diploma in Nursing (required) Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer:

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Med/Surg Unit
- St. Rita's
- Med Surg Tele Obs 8

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