Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Inpatient Rehab - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospita

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!Scheduled Weekly Hours:36Work Shift:Nights (United States of America)Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionThe RN Inpatient Rehabilitation functions as a 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 RN possesses the specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness. The RN possesses the basic knowledge of a patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care, demonstrates strong skills related to effective time management and prioritizing 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* Collaborates with members of interdisciplinary teams to establish goals and strategies for meeting the discharge or continuing care needs with the patient.* 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.* Reinforces the teaching done by other members of the rehabilitation team and other healthcare disciplines and provides resource materials for patients and families.* Fosters independence in patients and families for self-care skills, self-management, decision making, and goal development* 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.* Serves as a patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics.* BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.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. Pharmacy Technicians may practice at the top of their respective State Licensing Board Regulations.Licensing/CertificationCurrent RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)BLS Basic Life Support- American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) (preferred)Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification RN-BC (preferred)Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) (preferred)Certified Neurological Registered Nurse (CNRN) (preferred)National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Certification (preferred)Gerontological Nursing - ANCC (preferred)EducationBachelors of Science Nursing (preferred)Work Experience1 year of clinical patient care experience (e.g. Patient Care Tech (PCT), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Nurses Aide (CNA)) in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice (preferred)1 year of experience in an acute rehabilitation facility (preferred)TrainingEPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)Lippincot (preferred)LanguageNonePatient PopulationPediatrics (1-12 years) (Lourdes)Adolescents (13-17 years) (Lourdes, Cincinnati)Adults (18-64 years)Geriatrics (65 years and older)Working ConditionsPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occurMay be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuseMay be required to use physical restraintsMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lightsMay 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* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.SkillsMonitor patient conditions during treatmentClinical NursingProfessional NursingPatient assessmentCare PlansPatient CarePatient SafetyInterpersonal RelationshipsDiversity AwarenessProfessionalismCompassionateOrients employeesAdminister medications within scopeRecord patient medical historiesAnalyze data and information Attention to detailCritical thinkingCommunication with family membersVerbal and written communicationCollaborationTeamworkConflict resolutionActive listeningRelationship building Time management skillsDependabilityAdaptabilityFlexibilityPatient Care PlansAccountableIdentifying patient needs that impact other discipline's patient careAdvocates for highest level of independence after dischargeProvides necessary input regarding transitions of careAssists patient and family with solving barriers to dischargeMicrosoft OfficeMercy 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.Department:Rehab Care Acute - St. ElizabethIt 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 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.