Nurse Extern Resident (NER) St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health

New Grads join our Grow Strong RN program! It is a 6 month experience that guides new to practice nurses through the critical first year, filling the gap between nursing school and real life practice.

Our extensive training program provides comprehensive introduction to nursing practice, helps new nurses build their skills and knowledge.

When you begin your nursing career here as an extern you will find clinical colleagues, preceptors and mentors who are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.

Sign on bonus of $2,500 for a 2 year commitment

JOB SUMMARY :

This position works at the direction of the Registered Nurse providing patient care and general duties in the organization.

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.

• 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 Ohio Nursing Practice Act and Mercy Health policies and procedures;

serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

Required : Obtain RN License within 90 days. If requirement not met due to board failure, must be obtained within 60 days of fail date.

Failure to obtain within the extended period will result in immediate removal from position.BLS certification through American Heart Association is required.

Recent graduate of an approved nursing program.

Other knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required : Proper grammar and legible handwriting

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur; General office environment - works generally at a desk in a well-lighted, air conditioned office area, with moderate noise levels;
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids; Potential exposure to infectious organisms; May have periods of constant interruptions;

Prolonged periods of working alone may occur

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS :

The Nurse Extern / Resident will be required to work on the unit / department to which they are hired as a Nurse Extern / Resident upon obtaining their RN licensure.

If the student graduated from an ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) or a Diploma program, they are required to obtain their BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) within 5 years of employment.

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

S cheduled Weekly Hours :

Work Shift :

All (United States of America)

Department :

Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia,