Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Adult Med/Surg / Pediatrics - Mercy Health - PT

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.

Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Pediatrics Registered Nurse (RN) addresses the care provided to health care consumers. The competent and proficient RN provides, coordinates, plans, and evaluates nursing care, and

supervises licensed and unlicensed associates in nursing care delivery within established nursing procedures, professional standards, and organizational mission/policies/philosophies. This

RN demonstrates the ability to care for patients in the outpatient and/or acute care pediatric setting as part of an interprofessional team focused on achieving the best individual pediatric

health and population outcomes.

Essential Job Functions

• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, educates patient and/or family,

implements nursing care/interventions, and evaluates the effectiveness of the nursing care/intervention.

• Provides episodic (outpatient) and inpatient (at designated units) pediatric nursing care where applicable.

• Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health; coordinates care within hospital departments.

• Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.

• Applies knowledge of contemporary Pediatric nursing practice and future innovations.

• Applies nursing practice to the care of pediatric patients that require nursing assessment and interdisciplinary team interventions.

• Models core cultural and safety behaviors to eliminate preventable harm, ensure worker safety and a safe, high quality experience of care.

• BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Pediatric Young Adults are defined as 18-22 year olds in Ohio and 18-21 year olds in Virginia. Other Young Adults who may be considered pediatric patients could include those with

underlying chronic pediatric care condition(s) or specific care needs.

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 the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain within 6 months of hire)

RN-BC Pediatric Nursing Certification (preferred)

CPN Certified Pediatric Nurse (preferred)

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Work Experience

1 year of RN experience (required)

Recent Medical/Surgical, NICU, Pediatric, OB, ED or critical care experience (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Skills

• Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff.

• Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation) to nursing staff and others.

• Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current standards of practice, policy and procedure,

and BSMH mission.

• Performs comprehensive assessment of patient's clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources.

• Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care.

• Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery.

• Assesses patient's physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly.

• Assists patient and family in coping with patient's illness.

• Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care.

• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

• Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources.

• Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely.

• Advances personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, and workshops.

• Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and delegated actions.

• Integrates cost-effective measures into practice and models effective stewardship of available resources.

• Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances.

• Protects the safety and privacy of all persons.

• Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies.

• Ability to communicate with patients in a manner they can understand considering their personal preferences.

• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence.

• Remains calm, adaptive, and collective during an emergency.

• Teaching infant/pediatric care, discharge teaching, planning, and follow up.

• Understands the anatomical, physiological, developmental differences/stages of all ages.

• Advanced care management skills in caring for unstable, acute or chronically ill pediatric patient.

• Resuscitation and stabilization of the pediatric patient.

• Ability to recognize, understand, and communicate family dynamics and parent/child relationship.

• Age- and department-specific emergency and lifesaving equipment.

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

May be required to use physical restraints

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*

May have periods of constant interruptions

_* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.): 34-66%

Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%

Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%

Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%

Stoop/Kneel 1-33%

Crawling 1-33%

Climbing 1-33%

Balance 1-33%

Bending 34-66%

Sitting 34-66%

Walking 34-66%

Standing 34-66%

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity - far

Acuity - near

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate

information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

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 ~~~ . 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 ~~~