Registered Nurse (Rn) - Endoscopy - St Anne - Full Time

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Summary of Primary Function
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 with essential knowledge of GI nursing care and treatment modalities.
Essential Job Functions
In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment specific to GI conditions and treatment plans, 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 Practice and organization 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
Skills
• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations with a focus on GI diagnosis and treatment plans
• Nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences with a focus on GI diagnosis and treatment plans
• Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery with a focus on GI diagnosis and treatment plans
• Coordination of patient care delivery specific to intraprocedural GI diagnosis, treatment, and complications of procedural care
• Evaluation of professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes with a focus on GI diagnosis and treatment plans
• Health teaching and health promotion with a focus on GI diagnosis and treatment plans specific to intraprocedural GI diagnosis, treatment, and complications of procedural care
• Patient advocacy and partnership specific to intraprocedural GI diagnosis, treatment, and complications of procedural care
• Interprofessional collaboration and leadership specific to intraprocedural GI diagnosis, treatment, and complications of procedural care
• Understanding and utilization of EPIC and clinical technologies
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence specific to intraprocedural GI diagnosis, treatment, and complications of procedural care
• Integration of quality improvement, evidence based practices and research in practice specific to intraprocedural GI diagnosis, treatment, and complications of procedural care
• Accountability for professional actions, customer service and patient advocacy
• Effective stewardship of available resources
• Conflict management and resilience
• Authority for delegating activities to others, while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes
Certifications
BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred)
Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)
ACLS
PALS
Education
Associate of Nursing, nursing (required)
OR
Diploma in Nursing (required)
Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)
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
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Department:
Inpatient Surgery - St. Anne
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