Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department (ED) Defiance Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

12

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

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) Emergency Room (ER) Defiance Hospital

Job Summary:

The Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
• Determining the priority of the patients problems and needs
• Implementing clinical nursing interventions
• Having a highly diverse skillset
• 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
• Care for groups of patients in a fast-paced high intensity setting as part of an interprofessional team focused on achieving the best individual patient and population outcomes
• Evaluates updates and revises the plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
• Serves as point of contact for patients care coordination throughout hospital departments
• Provides care to a broad spectrum of patients ranging from short-stay to trauma
• Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organizations policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing
  

Certifications:

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire)
  

Experience:

• One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experienced preferred not required

Training:

• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred not required)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson 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
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.

Department:

Emergency Department - Defiance LLC

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 youd 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 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 .

Required Experience:

IC