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:

　　The Nurse Extern is responsible for delivery of patient care and teaching through nursing process. The Nurse Extern directs and guides activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing, and the established policies and procedures of the organization. Assists in the provision of care to patients of all age groups.

　　Knowledge and Abilities:

　　Good oral and written communication skills.

　　Demonstrates knowledge and skill in nursing theory and practice of nursing process.

　　Nurses assigned to a specialty unit will be required to meet criteria established for that unit.

　　Job Requirements:

　　Education: Graduate of an accredited college/university or institution.

　　Experience: Experience preferred.

　　Registration, Certification or Licensure Requirement: BLS certification required. Other certification required per department policy.

　　Must obtain ACLS within 1 year of hire

　　Physical Requirements:

　　Performs repetitive tasks/motions

　　Preforms lifting, moving and pushing in excess of 50 pounds or more

　　Hears alarm bells, telephone, and other sounds

　　Hears normal conversation

　　Have good manual dexterity

　　Have good eye-hand-foot coordination

　　Have clarity of vision: near (< 20”)

　　Have clarity of vision: mid (>20”-20’)

　　Have clarity of vision: far (>20’)

　　Distinguish colors

　　Mental Requirements:

　　Reads and interprets written/oral instructions

　　Sets and meets deadlines, prioritizes work and works independently

　　Identifies and understands issues and problems

　　Examines data and draws logical conclusions demonstrating the ability to apply high levels of critical thinking and understanding

　　Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of oral or written communications

　　Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit

　　Organize thoughts and ideas into understand terminology

　　Must be flexible and able to adapt to change

　　Hours:

　　Shift: Nights

　　Hours: 7:00PM - 7:30AM

　　Hours per pay period: 72

　　Weekend, holiday and on-call rotation required per department policy

　　7p-7:30a with rotation. Weekends, holidays, and on call requirements per department policy. Must obtain ACLS within 1 year of hire.

　　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

　　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 Employers, please email [email protected] . 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 [email protected]