Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Trauma Med. Surg. Weekend Only - St. Elizabeth Youngstown - 5WE Part time

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical functions as a care provider of a multidisciplinary care team responsible for the delivery of patient care through using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN possesses the basic knowledge of a patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care, demonstrates strong skills related to effective time management and prioritizing patient care, contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement initiatives, collaborates with other professional disciplines, and supports the mission of the ministry to provide physical and psychological support to patients and families.      

RNs in the Weekend Only program work between Friday at 7 a.m. to Monday 7 a.m. will receive a Weekend Program differential for each eligible hour worked. The RN is paid at a percentage above his/her base pay to equal an additional 4 hours for each 12-hour shift they work.  The RN can pick up additional shifts Monday to Thursday paid at their base pay rate in addition to any shift differential or incentive pay if that is applicable.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
• Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs
• Implementing clinical nursing interventions
• Having a highly diverse skillset
• Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment
• Evaluates, updates and revises plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
• Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Mercy Health policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Licensing & Certifications:

• Ohio licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association or Red Cross
• If you do not have this certification, Mercy Health will help you gain this certification during Orientation
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association
• If you do not have this certification, Mercy Health will help you gain this certification during Orientation

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Reads and interprets written/oral instructions
• Sets and meets deadlines, prioritizes work and works independently
• Defines 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
• Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit.
• Organizes thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to change

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• General office environment - works generally at a desk in a well-lighted, airconditioned office area, with moderate noise levels
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
• Potential exposure to infectious organisms
• May have periods of constant interruptions
• Prolonged periods of working alone may occur

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/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   0%
• Crawling    0%
• Climbing    1-33%
• Balance    1-33%
• Bending    34-66%
• Sitting    34-66%
• Walking    34-66%
• Standing   34-66%

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Perform shift work
• Maneuver weight of patients
• Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm/hand movements
• Finger Dexterity
• Color Vision
• Acuity - far
• Acuity - near
• Depth perception
• Use of Latex Gloves
• Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to dust/fumes
• Exposure to potential electrical shock
• Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
• Exposure to high pitched noises
• Gaseous risk exposure

Patient Population

• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)