Nurse Residency – ICU Step Down 4se

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.

Summary:

This position works at the direction of the Registered Nurse providing patient care and general duties in the organization. Provides direct care for the patients as assigned, answers call lights, and performs courier and transporter functions. Collects data through a variety of means including observation and through the use of instrumentation. Assists in the provision of care to patients of all age groups.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists the Registered Nurse in the process of admitting, transferring and discharging of patients, including notifying appropriate individuals and departments. Assists in the environmental orientation of patients, preparation of patient rooms, taking partial histories, and securing patient valuables and belongings.

Performs routine patient care tasks such as taking and recording vital signs, collecting specimens, and applying compresses and dressings.

Assists patients with mobility by performing active and passive range of motion, lifting, turning, repositioning and with ambulation.

Provides measures for patient comfort and hygiene.

Obtains, places, discontinues and removes patient equipment and supplies.

Monitors and observes patient status. Collects, records, and communicates data as per policy and procedure.

Performs courier and transportation services.

EDUCATION:

Required Education: 2 year Associates Degree

Specialty/Major: RN

Preferred: 4 year Bachelors Degree

Specialty/Major: BSN

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

Required: Obtain RN License within 90 days. If requirement not met due to board failure, must be obtained within 60 days of fail date. Failure to obtain within the extended period will result in immediate removal from position. BLS certification through AHA.

Physical Requirements:

Performs repetitive tasks/motions

Hears alarm bells, telephone, and other sounds

Hears normal conversation

Have good manual dexterity

Have good eye-hand-foot coordination

Have clarity of vision: near (20”-20’)

Have clarity of vision: far (>20’)

Distinguish colors

Mental Requirements:

Reads and interprets written/oral instructions

Sets and meets deadlines, prioritizes work and works independently

Identifies and understands issues and problems

Examines data and draws logical conclusions demonstrating the ability to apply high levels of critical thinking and understanding

Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of oral or written communications

Organize thoughts and ideas into understand terminology

Must be flexible and able to adapt to change

Other

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 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 Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . 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