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　　Mercy Health

　　About Us

　　As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health 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. Mercy Health 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) – Progressive Care (Step down) – Lourdes Mercy Health:

　　Job Summary:

　　The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

　　Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status

　　Acting as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units

　　Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs

　　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

　　Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness

　　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

　　Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Education:

　　Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)Certifications:

　　Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

　　Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred, not required)

　　Experience:

　　1 year of RN experience (required)

　　6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)

　　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]