Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
Provides 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 members
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 delivery.
Employment Qualifications
Education Qualifications - List the minimum education, training, and experience required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Required Minimum Education:
4 Year/ Bachelor's Degree
Specialty/Major:
Nursing
Licensure/Certification Required:
Current nursing license in the State of Ohio
BLS- through American Heart Association required.
Required Certifications by Nursing Department:
Emergency Department- BLS/ACLS/PALS or per RN Residency plan
Med Surg/Telemetry: BLS required, ACLS encouraged.
STEP DOWN: BLS required; ACLS required with 6 months of hire or per RN Residency plan.
ICU/CVU: BLS and ACLS required or per RN Residency plan.
Family Birth: BLS required. NRP required by end of orientation. NCCc-EFM within 18 months of hire required.
Perioperative: BLS required
Cath Lab: BLS and ACLS required.
Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab: BLS and ACLS required.
PACU: BLS, ACLS and PALS required or per RN Residency plan.
Licensure/Certification Preferred:
Hold national certification in clinical specialty or leadership within 6 months of eligibility.
Minimum Years and Type of Experience: At least one year of experience as a RN in an acute environment
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: More than one year of experience as a RN in an acute environment.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Previous charge nurse experience preferred.
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