Registered Nurse; RN – Med Surg – St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Overview

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. Mercy Health is a faith-based and patient-focused organization, dedicated to the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med-Surg – St. Joseph Warren Hospital — The Registered Nurse functions as a care provider of a multidisciplinary care team responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN possesses the basic knowledge of a patient s age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care, demonstrates strong time management and prioritization skills, contributes to quality nursing care through performance improvement initiatives, collaborates with other professional disciplines, and supports the mission of the ministry to provide physical and psychological support to patients and families.

In collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, the RN establishes goals and strategies for meeting discharge or continuing care needs with the patient. The RN performs and documents complete patient assessments, maintains current nursing care plans for all assigned patients, identifies patient learning needs to provide individualized teaching, administers medications safely in accordance with state practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies, serves as a point of contact for care coordination throughout hospital departments, acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement, and serves as a patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care and ethics.

• Current RN license in the state where working or covered by compact (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source 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)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

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

• Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff.
• Orients, facilitates learning experiences, and provides education to nursing staff and others.
• Possesses clinical knowledge and competency to provide evidence-based patient care.
• Performs comprehensive assessment of patient s clinical condition and psychosocial needs.
• Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care.
• Applies the nursing process in patient care delivery.
• Assesses patient s physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness and revises the plan of care accordingly.
• Assists patient and family in coping with illness; collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources.
• Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance to perform safely.
• Advances personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs and workshops.
• Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and delegated actions.
• Integrates cost-effective measures into practice and models stewardship of resources.
• Practices self-care and resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances.
• Protects the safety and privacy of all persons.
• Understands and utilizes office and clinical technologies.

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
• May be required to use physical restraints
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
• May have periods of constant interruptions
• Prolonged periods of working alone

• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

As a Bon Secours 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.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term…