Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedic / Medical Surgical Unit

Registered Nurse

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: Days (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)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission 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

Department: Med/Surg Unit - Springfield - General Medical Unit