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Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical functions as a care provider of a multidisciplinary care team responsible for the delivery of patient care through using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN possesses the basic knowledge of a patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care, demonstrates strong skills related to effective time management and prioritizing patient care, contributes to the provision of 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.      

RNs in the Weekend Only program work between Friday at 7 a.m. to Monday 7 a.m. will receive a Weekend Program differential for each eligible hour worked. The RN is paid at a percentage above his/her base pay to equal an additional 4 hours for each 12-hour shift they work.  The RN can pick up additional shifts Monday to Thursday paid at their base pay rate in addition to any shift differential or incentive pay if that is applicable.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient statusDetermining the priority of the patient’s problems and needsImplementing clinical nursing interventionsHaving a highly diverse skillsetDeveloping and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomesEnsuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions:

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care teamConduct initial and ongoing patient assessmentEvaluates, updates and revises plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomesAdminister medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Mercy Health policies and proceduresOther duties as assigned

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Licensing & Certifications:

Ohio licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart AssociationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association or Red CrossIf you do not have this certification, Mercy Health will help you gain this certification during OrientationPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart AssociationIf you do not have this certification, Mercy Health will help you gain this certification during Orientation

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Reads and interprets written/oral instructionsSets and meets deadlines, prioritizes work and works independentlyDefines and understands issues and problemsExamines data and draws logical conclusions demonstrating the ability to apply high levels of critical thinking and understandingExpresses or exchanges ideas by means of oral or written communicationsMakes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit.Organizes thoughts and ideas into understandable terminologyMust be flexible and able to adapt to change

WORKING CONDITIONS

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occurGeneral office environment - works generally at a desk in a well-lighted, airconditioned office area, with moderate noise levelsMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluidsPotential exposure to infectious organismsMay have periods of constant interruptionsProlonged periods of working alone may occur

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.):   34-66%Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.)    34-66%Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.)    34-66%Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.)    34-66%Stoop/Kneel   0%Crawling    0%Climbing    1-33%Balance    1-33%Bending    34-66%Sitting    34-66%Walking    34-66%Standing   34-66%

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)Perform shift workManeuver weight of patientsHear alarms/telephone/tape recorderReach above shoulderRepetitive arm/hand movementsFinger DexterityColor VisionAcuity - farAcuity - nearDepth perceptionUse of Latex GlovesExposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsExposure to moving mechanical partsExposure to dust/fumesExposure to potential electrical shockExposure to x ray/electromagnetic energyExposure to high pitched noisesGaseous risk exposure

Patient Population

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

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 Employers, 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 recruitment@mercy.com