RN (Registered Nurse) - Emergency Department

Company: Mercy Health
Location: Toledo
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthSummary of Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionDelivers 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 FunctionsIn 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 or Kentucky Nursing Practice Act and Mercy Health policies and procedures; serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departmentsActs as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the departmentIncorporates the professional practice model into care deliveryEmployment QualificationsRequired Minimum Education:2 Year/ Associates DegreeSpecialty/Major:NursingPreferred Education:4 year/ Bachelors DegreeSpecialty/Major:NursingLicensure/Certification Required:Current nursing license in the State of OhioBLS, ACLS, PALSRequired hours: 36 hours in each 6 week schedule, one 12 hour shift must be on a weekend day.Physical Requirements:o Performs repetitive tasks/motionso Hears alarm bells, telephone, and other soundso Hears normal conversationo Have good manual dexterityo Have good eye-hand-foot coordinationo Have clarity of vision: near (o Have clarity of vision: mid (> 20"-20')o Have clarity of vision: far (> 20')o Distinguish colorsMental Requirements:o Reads and interprets written/oral instructionso Sets and meets deadlines, prioritizes work and works independentlyo Identifies and understands issues and problemso Examines data and draws logical conclusions demonstrating the ability to apply high levels of critical thinking and understandingo Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of oral or written communicationso Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unito Organize thoughts and ideas into understand terminologyo Must be flexible and able to adapt to changeo OtherMercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.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 statusScheduled Weekly Hours:36Work Shift:AllDepartment:Perrysburg Progressive Care - Toledo Regional OfficeAll 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 Employer, 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

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