Registered Nurse (RN) - GI Center - Lorain Hospital

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.New Hires Eligible for *** **Sign On Bonus** *****This is a Collective Bargaining Unit Position.**Assumes the responsibility for caring for a group of complex patients requiring an initial assessment and ongoing monitoring of their condition. Demonstrates clinical competency, evidence of nursing leadership, and coordinates the nursing care of a specific group of patients. Nursing care reflects independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patients physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. Precepts new employees as assigned. Demonstrates competencies in the use of equipment essential in the care of patient age groups as indicated. A CN II is the second step of the Mercy (CHP) Clinical Ladder. This is the competent Staff Nurse level.**Summary of Primary Function**Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patients 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 Bon Secours Mercy Health 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 innovationsNursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciencesApplication of the nursing process in patient care deliveryCoordination of patient care deliveryEvaluation of professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomesHealth teaching and health promotionPatient advocacy and partnershipInter-professional collaboration and leadershipUnderstanding and utilization of office and clinical technologiesCompassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existenceIntegration of quality improvement, evidence based practices and research in practiceAccountability for professional actionsEffective stewardship of available resourcesConflict management and resilienceAuthority for delegating activities to others, while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes**Certifications**ACLS Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (required)Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)**Education**Associate of Nursing, nursing (required)Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)Endoscopy experience (preferred)Part Time - 24 Scheduled Weekly HoursSome On Call required.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.com