New Grad RN Nurse Residency - ICU Stepdown - St Vincent Medical Center

Company: Mercy Health
Location: Toledo
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

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.Job SummaryThis position works at the direction of the Registered Nurse providing patient care and general duties in the organization. Provides direct care for the patients as assigned, answers call lights, and performs courier and transporter functions. Collects data through a variety of means including observation and through the use of instrumentation. Assists in the provision of care to patients of all age groups.Mission/Core Values: It is expected that all of the duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed in a manner consistent with the Ministrys Standards of Behavior (CARE; Compassion: seeks to understand, listen and explain; Advocate: is the voice for the vulnerable; Respect: demonstrates the highest regard for and welcomes all people; Excellence: commits to the highest standard of quality care, joyful service, and teamwork) and in a manner that reflects the core values of Mercy Health which are: Excellence, Human Dignity, Justice, Compassion, Sacredness of Life and Service. All supervisors and above are expected to model the organizational mission and values through their daily actions, decision making and priority setting. All supervisors and above are expected to develop, implement and monitor short and long range plans to meet or surpass standards consistent with the overall strategic plan.Essential Functions20% Assists the Registered Nurse in the process of admitting, transferring and discharging of patients, including notifying appropriate individuals and departments. Assists in the environmental orientation of patients, preparation of patient rooms, taking partial histories, and securing patient valuables and belongings.20% Performs routine patient care tasks such as taking and recording vital signs, collecting specimens, and applying compresses and dressings.15% Assists patients with mobility by performing active and passive range of motion, lifting, turning, repositioning and with ambulation.10% Provides measures for patient comfort and hygiene.10% Obtains, places, discontinues and removes patient equipment and supplies.15% Monitors and observes patient status. Collects, records, and communicates data as per policy and procedure.10% Performs courier and transportation services. The above is intended to describe the general content and functions of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The job description is subject to continual revisions as needed for patient care. Due to the services and care provided by this institution, personnel may be requested to serve in related capacities as determined by their qualifications in a different unit, department, and campus, in an effort to not disrupt patient care and continue to provide a safe environment to our patients. All employees are expected to follow Mercy Health policies and procedures, maintain high standards of safe work performance, and maintain good attendance and punctuality.Minimum Education2 Year/Associates DegreeSpecialty Major: RNPreferred Education4 Year/Bachelors DegreeSpecialty Major: BSNLICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS(must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated):Required: Obtain RN License within 90 days. If requirement not met due to board failure, must be obtained within 60 days of fail date. Failure to obtain within the extended period will result in immediate removal from position. BLS certification through AHA.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Years and Type of Experience: Recent graduate of an approved nursing program.Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Proper grammar and legible handwriting; effective communication skills, competency in clinical skills.7p-7:30a with rotation. Weekends, holidays, and on call requirements per department policy. Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more*Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusAll 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.comby Jobble

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