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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position  Assists with supervising and coordinating the administrative and operational activities in the assigned areas. Collaborates with an interprofessional team to ensure safe and effective care delivery while promoting a culture of excellence. Spends approximately half their time in a clinical capacity and half assisting with administrative support.

Essential Job Functions  Leads a team of nurses and clinical support.  Supports managers/directors on larger units. Performs limited managerial responsibilities and works on ground support for frontline staff and assists in direct patient care as needed. Assists manager/director in planning and supervision of unit/department goals and objectives. Assists with managers/directors in planning and maintaining department's readiness for regulatory surveyors. Serves as professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource. Responsible for personal and professional growth as well as fostering an environment where interdisciplinary team members can contribute to optimal patient outcomes and grow professionally. Responsible for modeling core culture and safety behaviors to eliminate preventable harm and implement high reliability principles. Facilitates implementation of change management, performance improvement, and strategic initiatives in assigned areas. Supports mission and vision of the organization and adheres to organizational policies. Organizational nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the Nursing Professional Practice Model  This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

 Licensing/Certification Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required) BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire for BSMH, must obtain from approved source prior to entering patient care setting. Required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations) Certifications required based on the unit(s) that the leader oversees and the requirements for those specific units: 

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred) 

ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred) 

NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred) 

TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (preferred) 

ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (preferred) 

National Board Certification Specialty (preferred) 

Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred)  

Education ​​​Bachelor of Science Nursing (Strongly preferred) ​​  

Work Experience ​​​​2 years nursing experience with 1 year minimum clinical experience in the acuity level of desired area (preferred for BSMH locations) 3 years nursing experience (required for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations)​Charge nurse or management experience (preferred)​​​ 

 Training ​​​​None​ ​​  

Language None 

 Patient Population  ​​​​Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.​ ​ ​​​Understands life span growth and development principles, assesses patient data, and tailors care according to age and specific needs as per departmental policies.​ ​ ​​​

Neonates (0-4 weeks)​ ​ ​​​

Infant (1-12 months)​ ​ 

​​​Pediatrics (1-12 years)​ ​ 

​​​Adolescents (13-17 years)​ ​ ​​​

Adults (18-64 years)​ ​ ​​​

Geriatrics (65 years and older)​ ​​ 

 Working Conditions/Physical Requirements/ Hazards  Working Conditions ​​​​Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.​ ​ ​​​May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.​ ​ ​​​May be required to use physical restraints.​ ​ ​​​May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.​ ​ ​​​May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.​ ​ ​​​May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*​ ​ ​​​May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*​ ​ ​​​May have periods of constant interruptions.​ ​ ​​​General office environment.​ ​ ​​​Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.​ ​ ​​​Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.​ ​ ​​Prolonged periods of working alone ​​ * Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. 

 Physical Demands Frequency (%)  

 Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.):  ​1-33%​ 

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) ​1-33%​ 

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) ​1-33%​ 

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) ​1-33%​ 

Stoop, Kneel ​34-66%​ 

Crawling ​1-33%​ 

Climbing ​1-33%​ 

Balance ​34-66%​ 

Bending ​34-66%​ 

Work Position 

Sitting ​1-33%​ 

Walking ​67-100%​ 

Standing ​67-100%​

Additional Physical Requirements​​​​Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)​​ ​​​Perform Shift Work​​ ​​​Maneuver weight of patients​​ ​​​Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings​​ ​​​Reach above shoulder​​ ​​​Repetitive arm/hand movements​​ ​​​Finger Dexterity​​ ​​​Color Vision​​ ​​​Acuity - Far​​ ​​​Acuity - Near​​​ 

Hazards  ​​​​Use of Latex products

​ ​​​Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents​​ ​​​

Exposure to moving mechanical parts​​ ​​​

Exposure to dust/fumes​​ ​​​

Exposure to potential electrical shock​​ ​​​Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy​​ ​​​

Exposure to high pitched noises​​ ​​​Gaseous risk exposure​​​  

Skills Clinical Operations Leadership Patient Care Quality Evidence-Based Practice Regulatory Compliance Oversight Patient Safety Management Team Leadership Development Collaborative Relationship Building Conflict Resolution Communication Workforce Planning & Staffing Financial & Resource Management​

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer
•    Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
•    Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
•    Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
•    Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
 

Department:

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.