Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Rehab Unit (ARU) - Anderson Hospital

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position 
The New-to-Practice RN Inpatient Rehabilitation functions as an entry-level 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 New-to-Practice RN possesses the basic knowledge of a patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of 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. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
Essential Job Functions
•    In collaboration with an experienced RN and other members of interdisciplinary teams, safely demonstrates basic knowledge of contemporary nursing practice. 
•    Performs and documents complete patient assessments.
•    Initiates and maintains current nursing care plans for all assigned patients.
•    Identifies patient learning needs to provide individualized and comprehensive teaching.
•    Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures.
•    Serves as a point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout the hospital departments.
•    Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
•    Serves as a patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics.
•    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. Pharmacy Technicians may practice at the top of their respective State Licensing Board Regulations

Licensing/Certification
Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)

BLS Basic Life Support- American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Education
Bachelors of Science Nursing (preferred)

Work Experience
Previous Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) experience or other patient care experience in a long-term care facility or acute med-surg setting (i.e. Patient Care Tech/Patient Care Associate) (preferred)

Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred)
Completion of RN Residency Program within 18 months of hire (required)

Language
None

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission 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, HSA/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.

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 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