At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

**Summary of Primary Function**

Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patients 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**

In collaboration with 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 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

Nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences

Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery

Coordination of patient care delivery

Evaluation of professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes

Health teaching and health promotion

Patient advocacy and partnership

Interprofessional collaboration and leadership

Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies

Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence

Integration of quality improvement, evidence based practices and research in practice

Accountability for professional actions

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)

**Education**

Associate of Nursing, nursing (required)

OR

Diploma in Nursing (required)

Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)

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