Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down - Fairfield Hospital

• Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!Scheduled Weekly Hours : 18Work Shift : Evenings / Nights (United States of America)Summary of Primary Function / General Purpose of PositionProvides unit based leadership and support to employees;
• 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 membersEssential 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 Ohio Nursing Practice Act and Mercy Health policies and procedures* Provides leadership to staff in a collaborative environment that offers job satisfaction, education, empowerment, recognition and stimulates innovative thinking;
• assesses and maintains staffing levels that are responsive to patient care needs and that optimizes productivity; provides staff with coaching and ongoing performance feedback;

communicates job standards and expectations; leads regular meetings with employees and fosters environment for effective communication* Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department* Incorporates the professional practice model into care deliveryEmployment QualificationsEducation Qualifications - List the minimum education, training, and experience required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Required Minimum Education : 4 Year / Bachelor's DegreeSpecialty / Major : NursingLicensure / Certification Required : Current nursing license in the State of OhioBLS- through American Heart Association requiredRequired Certifications by Nursing Department : Emergency Department- BLS / ACLS / PALS or per RN Residency planMed Surg / Telemetry : BLS required, ACLS encouragedSTEP DOWN : BLS required;

ACLS required with 6 months of hire or per RN Residency planICU / CVU : BLS and ACLS required or per RN Residency planFamily Birth : BLS required.

NRP required by end of orientation. NCCc-EFM within 18 months of hire requiredPerioperative : BLS requiredCath Lab : BLS and ACLS requiredCardiac Pulmonary Rehab : BLS and ACLS requiredPACU : BLS, ACLS and PALS required or per RN Residency planLicensure / Certification Preferred : Hold national certification in clinical specialty or leadership within 6 months of eligibilityMinimum Years and Type of Experience : At least one year of experience as a RN in an acute environmentOther Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required : More than one year of experience as a RN in an acute environmentMercy 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 : Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Fairfield - A2 / 2SIt 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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Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.

com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].