Registered Nurse RN, Resident

OverviewAs a Registered Nurse, you will provide compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values and strategic plan.The RN Residency program at Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center is built for flexibility and additional support for our new graduate nurses.* Members of the program hold RN positions on specific units within the hospital, building a culture of sharing and development.* Program curriculum is compelling and supportive to the RN position.At Mercyhealth, we pride ourselves on the Critical Moments of Service when we serve our patients and their families. We show empathy to our patients and fellow partners. We've built a community where you can do what you love and love where you do itExperience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:* Employee engagement, empowerment and growth* Teamwork toward our common goal* An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organizationIf you provide exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better, apply now to join our team.ResponsibilitiesUnder direction of unit educator and RN preceptor:* Utilizes the nursing process and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.* Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures,standards of care, and State laws/practice act.* Documents according to standards of care and guidelines.* Initiates a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital policyincluding patient and family education.* Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.* Complete classroom and training as required by RN residency program.Education and ExperienceGraduate of an accredited nursing program.BSN or upon hire BSN completion agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN Completion ProgramRN must have 6 or less months of RN experience.Certification/LicensureLicensed as an RN in state of practice.Approved CPR Certification within 90 days (Other certifications per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, NALS)Special Physical DemandsThe Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations