Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

JOIN OUR FLOAT TEAM!

*NO WEEKENDS! NO HOLIDAYS!*

Candidate may Float Daily to a unit or take a 6 week Assignment to a Med/Surg. or Intermediate Unit.

SHIFT:

Full time Nights

7p - 7:30a

Unit Information: Progressive / Intermediate Care 6S Boardman

24-bed intermediate unit. Newer building with individual roomsa variety of patients with diagnosis of CHF, COPD, Chest pain, GI Bleed, Sepsis, & renal failureRatio is 1:4/5 without LPN's.Staff is made up of RN’s, PCA’s and student nurse externs.We pride ourselves as a friendly & welcoming staff as well as teamwork!

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The RN Clinical Float Pool assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for the organization including those for patient assessment and transfer.  The primary function of this job, based on hiring tier, is to be available and flexible to float to various departments, and sites throughout the markets within the organization to provide patient care, which could include but not limited to scheduling day of staffing, more than one assignment location within a single shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns.  Participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a clinical manager or designee as defined by the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse. 

Daily float or assigned to:

a unit for 6-week assignmentWork 1 weekend every schedule (schedule = 6 weeks) as assignedWork 1 Winter & 1 Summer Holiday as assigned

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 A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)

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 Cross (If you do not have this certification, Mercy Health will help you gain this certification during Orientation)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association (If 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.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