Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - Oncology - Lorain Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health Nursing Opportunity

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01

Work Shift: Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

Summary of Primary Function: 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 Practice and organization policies and procedures; serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments. Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department. Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery

Skills: Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations; nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences; application of the nursing process in patient care delivery; coordination of patient care delivery; evaluation of professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes; health teaching and health promotion; patient advocacy and partnership; interprofessional collaboration and leadership; understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies; compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence; integration of quality improvement, evidence based practices and research in practice; accountability for professional actions; effective stewardship of available resources; conflict management and resilience; authority for delegating activities to others, while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes

Certifications: BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH); Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)

Education: Associate of Nursing, nursing (required) OR Diploma in Nursing (required) Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)

This is a PRN Position.

Mercy 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.

Med/Surg Unit - Lorain - 4 West