New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

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Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Here is why you should join our team today!

• Sign-On Bonuses Offered (Nights only)

• 100% Paid Tuition for Advancing Your Nursing Education and Career

• Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve

• Higher Pay Scales

• Higher Differentials with working Nights and Weekends

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The New-to-Practice RN Medical/Surgical functions as an entry-level 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 New-to-Practice RN possesses the basic knowledge of a patients age and cultural diversity into the provision of 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.

Essential Job Functions
In collaboration with an experienced Medical Surgical RN and other members of interdisciplinary teams the New-to-Practice RN safely demonstrates basic knowledge of contemporary nursing practice. The RN performs and documents complete patient assessments initiates and maintains current nursing care plans for all assigned patients identifies patient learning needs to provide individualized and comprehensive teaching administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures serves as a point of contact for patients care coordination throughout the hospital departments acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department and serves as a patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care palliative care and ethics.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification
Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact or RN applicant (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Skills
Possesses clinical knowledge skills and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current standards of practice policy and procedure and BSMH mission.
Performs comprehensive assessment of patients clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources.
Safely and efficiently develops implements and prioritizes plan of care.
Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery.
Assesses patients physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly.
Assists patient and family in coping with patients illness.
Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care.
Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources.
Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely.
Advances personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs current literature in-services and workshops.
Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and delegated actions.
Integrates cost-effective measures into practice and models effective stewardship of available resources.
Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances.
Protects the safety and privacy of all persons.
Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies.

Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
May have periods of constant interruptions
Prolonged periods of working alone

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

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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It 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 youd 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 . 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 .