Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Fairfield Hospital

Nursing Position at Mercy Health

Delivers patient care 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.

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 organization 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.

Skills include knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations, nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences, application of the nursing process in patient care delivery, coordination of patient care delivery, evaluation of professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes, health teaching and health promotion, patient advocacy and partnership, interprofessional collaboration and leadership, understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies, compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence, integration of quality improvement, evidence based practices and research in practice, accountability for professional actions, effective stewardship of available resources, conflict management and resilience, authority for delegating activities to others, while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes.

Certifications include BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH) and a valid nursing license from the state of practice.

Education includes an Associate of Nursing, nursing or a Diploma in Nursing (required) and a Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred).

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer includes competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible), medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts, paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders, tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.