Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

JOB SUMMARY:

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Performs repetitive tasks/motions
• Hears alarm bells, telephone, and other sounds
• Hears normal conversation
• Have good manual dexterity
• Have good eye-hand-foot coordination
• Have clarity of vision: Near (< 20”)
• Have clarity of vision: Mid (> 20” – 20’)
• Distinguish colors

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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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

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

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