What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Care Coordinator position at Mercy Health?
Mercy Health is a patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all people. Our mission is to provide exceptional care, driven by compassion, collaboration, and excellence.
Job Description:
The Med-Surg Registered Nurse position is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses. This includes assessing patient status, implementing clinical nursing interventions, and developing patient care plans to enhance outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess patient status and develop patient care plans to enhance outcomes
- Implement clinical nursing interventions, including medication administration and vital sign collection
- Collaborate with the care team to ensure comprehensive patient care and achieve planned and expected outcomes
- Administer medications safely and consistently with State of Practice and Mercy Health policies and procedures
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)
- One year of RN experience (required)
- Six months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
Mercy Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plan contributions. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to creating a workplace culture that promotes respect and compassion for all associates and patients.
