Registered Nurse (RN) - Congestive Heart Failure Clinic St. Elizabeth

• Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!Scheduled Weekly Hours : 32Work Shift : Days (United States of America)Summary 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 organization 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 (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations;

preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)ACLS certificationValid nursing license from the state of practice (required)EducationAssociate of Nursing, nursing (required)ORDiploma in Nursing (required)Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with : * Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans* Prescription drug coverage* Flexible spending accounts* Life insurance w / AD&D* Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible* Paid time off* Educational Assistance* And much more* Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department : Heart Failure Clinic - St. ElizabethIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.

4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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.

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