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RN - Registered Nurse - Step Down Telemetry Unit - St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospi

Bon Secours Mercy Health, Youngstown, Ohio, United States, 44502

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RN - Registered Nurse - Step Down Telemetry Unit - St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Bon Secours Mercy Health

Step down telemetry unit at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Unit Information:

Location: 7 West Extension Progressive Care

Bed capacity: 26 beds

Staffing ratios: 1:4/5 without LPNs; 1:6/7 with LPNs

Typically monitored patients; no LPNs on unit

Self-scheduling

Newly renovated unit

Shift/Schedule:

Full time: 36 weekly hours

Shift time: 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.

Scheduled every other weekend

Summary of Primary Function / General Purpose:

The Step‑down Registered Nurse (RN) delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifying and determining the priority of patient needs, and evaluating the process and outcome of nursing care, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. The RN coordinates and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.

Essential Job Functions:

Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyze assessment data, create plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate effectiveness.

Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies.

Act as point of contact for patient care coordination throughout hospital departments.

Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing quality improvement.

Collaborate with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics for patient advocacy.

Coordinate care with family members or caregivers.

Clinically manage patients with multi‑system organ failure and/or multisystem trauma.

Use AACN Synergy Model to restore, support, promote, rehabilitate, or palliate to maintain physiological, psychological, and psychosocial stability.

Synthesize and prioritize information for evidence‑based, patient‑focused action.

Anticipate and respond confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions.

Respond to patients and families coping with unanticipated illness or injury; advocate for their quality‑of‑life choices.

Practice in accordance with BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Licensing / Certification:

Current RN license in state of practice or covered by compact (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire; must obtain prior to direct patient care)

ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)

CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (preferred)

PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred)

NIH Stroke Certification (preferred)

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Work Experience:

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

New graduates welcome to apply

Training:

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Critical Care Course (preferred)

Skills:

Assign patient care per scope of practice

Facilitate learning experiences and provide education to staff

Demonstrate clinical knowledge and competency with evidence‑based care

Perform comprehensive assessment of clinical condition and psychosocial needs

Develop, implement, and prioritize plan of care efficiently

Apply nursing process in patient care delivery

Assess patient responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness; revise plan accordingly

Assist patients and families in coping with illness

Collaborate with other professionals in coordinated care

Strong interpersonal and verbal/write communication skills

Apply cultural diversity and inclusion principles

Recognize limits and seek assistance as needed

Engage in educational programs, literature, in‑services, workshops for professional growth

Exhibit professionalism and accountability

Integrate cost‑effective measures and stewardship of resources

Practice self‑care and resilience in conflict situations

Protect safety and privacy of all persons

Understand and utilize office and clinical technologies

Communicate with patients in understandable language

Compassionate, relationship‑based approach to meaning in illness

Remain calm, adaptive, and composed during emergencies

Manage care of patients with chest tubes

Assess patients through hemodynamic monitoring

Insert and monitor transvenous pacing/temporary pacing

Administer conscious sedation

Knowledge of advanced respiratory modalities

Working Conditions:

High stress and fluctuating workloads

Physical altercations and verbal abuse

Use of physical restraints

High noise levels and bright lights

Exposure to hazardous substances or body fluids (limited)

Exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious materials (limited)

Constant interruptions

Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use protective equipment and learn infection control policies.

Patient Population:

Adults (18‑64 years)

Geriatrics (65+ years)

Mercy Health

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About Us

As a faith‑based and patient‑focused organization, Mercy Health seeks individuals committed to compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship. We aim to enhance the health and well‑being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care (Step down) – Mercy St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Job Summary:

Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status

Acting as service line between Med‑Surg and ICU units

Determining priority of patient problems and needs

Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance outcomes

Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions:

Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team

Conduct initial and ongoing assessment, create plan of care, implement, evaluate effectiveness

Serve as point of contact for patient care coordination

Advocate for patient safety and participate in quality improvement

Administer medications safely per policies

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)

Benefits:

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/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 market and 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 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 recruitment@mercy.com.

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