Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Wound Care - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital - PRN

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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Safety Administrator - Outpatient Wound Care Center and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Job Summary:

The Safety Administrator will have a dual role and will be responsible for administering Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to patients as prescribed by the HBO Provider and may provide outpatient wound care as needed. As the Safety Administrator, it is important to perform and document complete patient care, maintain current care plans for all assigned patients and identify patient learning needs to provide individualized and comprehensive teaching.

Essential Functions: 

• Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures
• Works closely with facility management personnel and department medical personnel to ensure the highest quality of safety for patients, staff, and visitors
• Performs HBOT/wound assessments and treatments and participates in the education and teaching of patients/families/caregivers regarding ongoing and daily treatments of Hyperbaric Therapy
• Plays an active role in determining the safety of patients receiving HBOT treatments
• Monitors hyperbaric patient flow to improve efficiencies and productivity  
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, Respiratory Therapy or Graduate of an accredited LPN program/EMT program  

Certifications:

• Must possess one of the following:
  • Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (RT)
  • Current state certification as an Emergency Medical Tech (EMT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• Hyperbaric Certification (preferred upon hire, required within 1 year of hire)

Experience:

• Recent RN experience in acute care and/or home health care (required)
• Experience in Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (preferred, not required)

Training:

• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)
• Successful completion of Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) approved 40-hour course within 8 weeks of hire and completion of written exam (required)
• Successful completion of Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) approved Safety Director Course within 6 months of hire (required)

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:

Wound Care Clinic - St. Elizabeth

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected].