- Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36Work Shift : Days / Evenings (United States of America)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 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 QualificationsRequired 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 : STEP DOWN : BLS required;
ACLS required with 6 months of hire 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 - Step DownIt 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.
If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health- Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia;
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].