registered nurse - Cincinnati, OH, United States - Mercy Health

Description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit.

Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.

The RN Clinical Float Pool assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for the organization including those for patient assessment and transfer.

The primary function of this job, based on hiring tier, is to be available and flexible to float to various departments, and sites throughout the markets within the organization to provide patient care, which could include but not limited to scheduling day of staffing, more than one assignment location within a single shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns.

Participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a clinical manager or designee as defined by the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse.

Demonstrates awareness of and supports organization departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.

Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department
Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery
Plans and coordinates nursing care and clinical decisions using the best available evidence.

Formulates and implements a plan of care for each patient which includes interventions, evaluation of response to interventions and documentation as appropriate to condition and age.

Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.

Current nursing license in the designated state of employment (required)
Associate's of Nursing (preferred)
Bachelor's of Nursing (BSN) (preferred)
Work Experience
1 year of experience as an Registered Nurse in acute care (required)
Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)
Language

Demonstrates 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.

Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adults years)
Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

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

Perform shift work
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Gaseous risk exposure
Medical equipment knowledge
Principles and practices of professional nursing
Coordination of patient care delivery
Integration of quality improvement, evidence- based practices and research in practice
Must be flexible and able to adapt to change
Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Educational Assistance

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.

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