RN - Surgical Telemetry Unit - The Jewish Hospital
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
RN - Surgical Telemetry Unit - The Jewish Hospital Apply Now
Requisition R123913 Market Cincinnati, OH--> Market Cincinnati,
Ohio Department Med/Surg Unit - Jewish - 5 South Department-->
Shift Days Schedule Part-time Thank you for considering a career at
Mercy HealthSign on bonuses for new grad and experienced
RNs!Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The
Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) delivers patient care utilizing the
nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifying
and determining the priority of patients problems/needs, and
evaluating the process and outcome of nursing care, all in
collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. The RN
coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching activities and
coordinates the 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. Using the AACN Synergy Model,
restores, supports, promotes, rehabilitates, or palliates to
maintain the physiologic, psychologic, and psychosocial stability
of patients across the lifespan. Synthesizes and prioritizes
information in order to take immediate and decisive evidence-based,
patient-focused action using clinical judgement and clinical
inquiry. Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to
rapidly changing patient conditions. Responds to the unique needs
of the patients and families coping with unanticipated illness or
injury and treatment and advocate for their choices in quality of
life. BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care 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/CertificationCurrent
RN license in state 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)ACLS Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (preferred)CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse
(preferred)PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse
(preferred)National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Certification
(preferred)EducationBachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)Work
Experience1 year of RN experience (required)6 months RN experience
in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)TrainingEPIC
Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)Critical Care
Course (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. Manages care of patients with
chest tubes. Assesses patients through hemodynamic monitoring.
Inserts and monitors transvenous pacing/temporary pacing.
Administers means for conscious sedation. Knowledge of advanced
respiratory modalities.Working ConditionsPeriods of high stress and
fluctuating workloads may occurMay be exposed to physical
altercations and verbal abuseMay be required to use physical
restraintsMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lightsMay
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
RequirementsLifting/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/HazardsManual dexterity
(eye/hand coordination)Perform shift workManeuver weight of
patientsHear alarms/telephone/audio recorderReach above
shoulderRepetitive arm/hand movementsFinger DexterityColor
VisionAcuity - farAcuity - nearDepth perceptionUse of latex
productsExposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsExposure to
moving mechanical partsExposure to dust/fumesExposure to potential
electrical shockExposure to x ray/electromagnetic energyExposure to
high pitched noisesGaseous risk exposurePatient
PopulationDemonstrates 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.Adults (18-64 years)Geriatrics (65 years and
older)MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our
opportunities reward* your hard work with:
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