Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg GI/Urology - St Francis Downtown

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.**Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position**The New-to-Practice RN Medical/Surgical functions as an entry-level 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 New-to-Practice RN possesses the basic knowledge of a patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of 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**In collaboration with an experienced Medical Surgical RN and other members of interdisciplinary teams, the New-to-Practice RN safely demonstrates basic knowledge of contemporary nursing practice. The RN 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, 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, and serves as a patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics.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.**Licensing/Certification**Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact or RN applicant (required)BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)**Education**Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)**Skills**Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission.Performs comprehensive assessment of patient's clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources.Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care.Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery.Assesses patient's physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly.Assists patient and family in coping with patient's illness.Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care.Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources.Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely.Advances personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, and workshops.Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and delegated actions.Integrates cost-effective measures into practice and models effective stewardship of available resources.Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances.Protects the safety and privacy of all persons.Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies.**Working Conditions**Periods 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 fluidsMay be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materialsMay have periods of constant interruptionsProlonged periods of working alonePhysical RequirementsLifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.): 34-66%Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%Stoop/Kneel 0%Crawling 0%Climbing 1-33%Balance 1-33%Bending 34-66%Sitting 34-66%Walking 34-66%Standing 34-66%**Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards**Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)Perform shift workManeuver weight of patientsHear alarms/telephone/tape recorderReach above shoulderRepetitive arm/hand movementsFinger DexterityColor VisionAcuity - farAcuity - nearDepth perceptionUse of Latex GlovesExposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsExposure to moving mechanical partsExposure to dust/fumesExposure to potential electrical shockExposure to x ray/electromagnetic energyExposure to high pitched noisesGaseous risk exposure**Patient Population**Adolescents (13-17 years)Adults (18-64 years)Geriatrics (65 years and older)**Bon Secours****_About Bon Secours_**As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.**_Registered Nurse (RN) Med-Surg [insert hospital location]:_****Job Summary:**The Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:+ Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status+ Providing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses+ Implementing clinical nursing interventions+ Having a highly diverse medical skillset+ Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes+ Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment**Essential Functions:**+ Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team+ Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, understand charting and assess patient condition+ Ability to perform at a higher patient-to-nurse ratio+ Evaluate, update and revise plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes+ Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Mercy Health policies and procedures+ Other duties as assigned**Education:**+ Diploma of Nursing or Associate of Nursing from an accredited nursing program+ Bachelors degree in nursing (preferred)**Work Experience:**+ Previous RN experience on a similar nursing unit or Long-Term Care setting**Required Licensing & Certifications:**+ Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)+ Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain prior to direct patient care)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