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.

Our associates are the heart of our ministry. And we know, now more than ever, nurses are seeking opportunities that best support their needs – so they can work how they want and continue to grow their careers. It’s why we’re proud to offer our Bon Secours Mercy Health Nursing Flex Team, to help our
nurses grow, professionally and personally.

Tier 3 - System Flex Team traveler Registered Nurse (RN)

A Tier 3 - System Flex Team Traveler Registered Nurse (RN) is expected to be assigned to various sites throughout the Bon Secours Mercy Health System to provide patient care promoting and restoring patients’ health through the nursing process through the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse by analyzing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care following established patient care standards for Bon Secours Mercy Health; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; and supervising assigned team members as assigned. The RN is responsible to the System Flex Nurse Manager for the assigned Department. System Flex Team Registered Nurse is hired with the expectation and understanding they must float to assigned sites within the Bon Secours Mercy Health System outside of their home market (no local placements).

Our System Flex Team consists of the following locations:

• Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA

• Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, VA

• Memorial Regional Medical Center in Richmond, VA

• Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin, VA

• The Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, OH

• Anderson Hospital in Cincinnati, OH

• West Hospital in Cincinnati, OH

• Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY

• Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine, KY

• St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in Youngstown, OH

• St Anne Hospital in Toledo, OH

• St Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH

• St Francis - Downtown in Greenville, SC

• Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield, OH

• and more!

Don't see a specific location listed? Apply to connect with a recruiter and discuss additional locations.

Summary of Primary Function

• System Flex Team Registered Nurse is hired with the expectation and understanding they must float to assigned sites within the Bon Secours Mercy Health System outside of their home market
• Conducts an individualized patient assessment to include psychosocial, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by the Bon Secours Mercy Health System facility’s policies, procedures, or protocols
• Formulates and implements a plan of care for each patient which includes interventions, evaluation of response to interventions and documentation as appropriate to condition and age.
• Delivers care with appropriate age and cultural competence that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team incorporating professional practice model into the care delivery
• Demonstrates awareness of and supports Bon Secours Mercy Health departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities as a patient advocate.
• Maintains in good standing current eNLC RN licensure and required certifications

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
• • Inter-professional 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 ACLS - American Heart Association (required)
• Must have Compact License eNLC RN and/or licensed to work in OH, KY, VA, and SC.

Education

• Associate of Nursing or Diploma in Nursing (required)
• Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)

Experience

• One year as a Registered Nurse, minimum with nursing experience in specialty
• 4-5 years as a Registered Nurse (preferred)
• 1-2 years as a Travel Nurse (preferred)
• Ability to function in multiple levels of care (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