About this role
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Provides unit-based leadership and support to associates; delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.
Mission/Core Values: It is expected that all of the duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed in a manner consistent with the Ministry’s Standards of Behavior (CARE; Compassion: seeks to understand, listen and explain; Advocate: is the voice for the vulnerable; Respect: demonstrates the highest regard for and welcomes all people; Excellence: commits to the highest standard of quality care, joyful service, and teamwork) and in a manner that reflects the core values of Mercy Health which are: Excellence, Human Dignity, Justice, Compassion, Sacredness of Life and Service. All supervisors and above are expected to model the organizational mission and values through their daily actions, decision making and priority setting. All supervisors and above are expected to develop, implement and monitor short- and long-range plans to meet or surpass standards consistent with the overall strategic plan.
Essential Functions:
In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, 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 Ohio Nursing Practice Act and Mercy Health policies and procedures.
Provides leadership to staff in a collaborative environment that offers job satisfaction, education, empowerment, recognition and stimulates innovative thinking; assesses and maintains staffing levels that are responsive to patient care needs and that optimizes productivity; provides staff with coaching and ongoing performance feedback; communicates job standards and expectations; leads regular meetings with employees and fosters environment for effective communication
Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Required Minimum Education: 2 years/associate degree.
Specialty/Major: Nursing
Preferred Education: 4 years/Bachelor’s degree
Specialty/Major: Nursing
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated):
Required:
Current nursing license in the State of Ohio
Required Certifications by Nursing Department:
Emergency Department- ACLS/PALS
Med Surg/Telemetry: BLS required, ACLS encouraged.
STEP DOWN: ACLS required with 6 months of hire.
ICU/CVU: ACLS required.
Family Birth: BLS and NRP required: NCCc-EFM within 18 months of hire required.
Perioperative: BLS required
Cath Lab: ACLS required.
Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab: ACLS required.
PACU: ACLS and PALS required.
Preferred:
National certification in clinical specialty or leadership
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Years and Type of Experience:
At least one year of experience as a RN in an acute environment
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
More than one year of experience as a RN in an acute environment
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Previous charge nurse experience preferred.
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
As a Mercy Health associate, you’re 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:
Med/Surg Disch Unit - A1 - AndersonIt 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, 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 Employer, please email [email protected]. 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 [email protected].
Other facts
About Mercy Health
On September 1, 2018 Bon Secours Health System and Mercy Health combined to become the United States’ fifth largest Catholic health care ministry and one of the nation’s 20 largest health care systems. With 48 hospitals, thousands of providers, over 1,000 points of care and over 60,000 employees Bon Secours Mercy Health serves communities across seven states and Ireland.
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. By utilizing robust measurement and reporting processes, we hold ourselves accountable for enhancing care and improving outcomes for our patients, residents and clients.
What you'll do
- The Registered Nurse - Clinical Coordinator provides leadership and support to associates while delivering patient care through assessment and evaluation. They coordinate care activities and ensure effective communication within the health team.
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