Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – St. Joseph Warren Hospital-Weekend Only

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care (Step down) – St. Joseph Warren Hospital. The Stepdown RN delivers patient care using the nursing process, including data collection, assessment, prioritization of patient problems/needs, and evaluation of nursing care outcomes, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. The RN coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching and coordinates care provided by health team members.

Essential Job Functions

• 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 Bon Secours Mercy Health 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.
• Serves as patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics.
• Serves as a point of care with care coordination and family members or caregivers.
• Clinically manages patients with multi-system organ failure and/or multisystem trauma.
• Uses the AACN Synergy Model to restore, support, promote, rehabilitate, or palliate to maintain physiologic, psychologic, and psychosocial stability of patients across the lifespan.
• Synthesizes and prioritizes information to take immediate, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgement and clinical inquiry.
• Anticipates and responds to rapidly changing patient conditions; adapts as needed.
• Responds to the unique needs of patients and families coping with illness or injury and advocates for their quality of life choices.
• Practices in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

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 they are working or covered by compact (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire; must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS required within 6 months of hire)
• 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

• 1 year of RN experience (required)
• 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
• Critical Care Course (preferred)

Skills

• Assigns patient care according to nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff.
• Orients, facilitates learning experiences, and provides education to nursing staff and others (based on quality improvement indicators and outcomes).
• Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with current standards of practice, policy and procedure, and mission.
• Performs comprehensive assessment of patient\'s clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and supportive resources.
• Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care.
• Applies the nursing process in patient care delivery.
• Assesses patient\'s physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly.
• Assists patient and family in coping with 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 to perform safely.
• Advances personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs and current literature.
• Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and delegated actions.
• Incorporates cost-effective measures and models stewardship of resources.
• Practices self-care and 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 personal preferences.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to care; supports meaning in illness and suffering.
• Remains calm, adaptive, and composed during an emergency.
• Manages care of patients with chest tubes; assesses patients through hemodynamic monitoring.
• Inserts and monitors transvenous/temporary pacing; administers sedation as appropriate.
• Knowledge of advanced respiratory modalities.

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• Potential exposure 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
• Periods of constant interruptions
• Must exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment, and follow infection control policies

Patient Population

• Knowledge of care appropriate to the age of patients served on the unit
• Ability to assess data reflective of the patient\'s status and identify requirements relative to age and development
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

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

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions
• 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 the 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\'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