• Job Description

  Req#: R242792

  Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

  S cheduled Weekly Hours:

  36

  Work Shift:

  Days (United States of America)

  Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
  The New-to-Practice Surgical Services Registered Nurse (RN) functions as an entry-level care provider delivering patient care by 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 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.
  • Delegates tasks and functions according to applicable laws, regulations, and standards, taking into consideration the competency of the assignee.
  • Responsible for managing the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care providers necessary for completion of surgery.
  • Observes the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and assists the team to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient.
  • Provides preop, intraop, and post-op care, including assessment and discharge instructions.
  • Assess the patient’s condition before, during, and after the operation to ensure an optimal outcome for the patient.
  • Anticipates the scrub nurse’s needs and opens sterile packs, operates equipment, and keeps accurate records.
  • Responsible for reprocessing if on Endoscopy team.
  • 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.
  
  Licensing/Certification
  Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact or RN applicant (required)
  BLS Basic Life Support, ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within 6 months based on specific surgical department requirements)
  CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse (preferred)
  SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (preferred)
  
  Education
  Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
  
  Work Experience
  Critical Care experience (preferred)
  Completion of OR internship program (preferred)
  
  Training
  Successful completion of Periop 101 (preferred)

  Mercy 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:

  Inpatient Surgery - Lourdes

  It 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, a ll 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 .

• About the company

  Mercy Health, formerly Catholic Health Partners, is a Catholic health care system with locations in Ohio and Kentucky.

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