Nurse Extern Resident (NER) - Med Surg - Oncology - Lorain Hospital

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) New Hires Eligible for ***Sign On Bonus** Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Under the delegation and in collaboration with the RN, 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. Essential Job Functions Under the delegation and in collaboration with the RN and 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; 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. Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery. Employment Qualifications Education Qualifications - List the minimum education, training, and experience required to perform the essential functions of the position. Required Minimum Education: 2 Year/ Associates Degree Specialty/Major: Nursing Preferred Education: 4 year/ Bachelors Degree Specialty/Major: Nursing Licensure/Certification Required: Current nursing license in the State of Ohio and/or Kentucky or obtains RN license within 90 days of hire: BLS, ACLS, PALS as required by unit specific accountabilities. If licensure requirement is not met due to OBN failure, license must be obtained within 60 days of fail date. Licensure/Certification Preferred: Hold national certification in clinical specialty or leadership within 6 months of eligibility Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: This position requires the incumbent to demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills for patients in identified disease-specific and age-specific populations served, understanding that departures from identified categories may be required at times to perpetuate positive clinical outcomes. Shift/Schedule Hours per pay period: 48 Hours: 7:00am to 7:30pm Every other weekend and holiday Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status. Department: Med/Surg Unit - Lorain - 4 West It 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 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. Mercy Health is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the top 20 health systems in the United States and part of the top performing quartile of Catholic health systems for lowest cost per case for patient care. Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and among the top five employers in the state, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2017. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and nearly 500 care facilities including 23 hospitals and 26 post-acute care facilities including senior living communities, hospice programs and home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network of more than 2,700 health care providers coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 350,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings Program. As part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, the ministry provides nearly $2 million per day in community benefit. For more information, visit www.mercy.com.

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