Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Afternoons/Nights (United States of America)
Registered Nurse (RN) - Associate Manager - Lorain Hospital
The Associate Manager is a Registered Professional Nurse in a first-line supervisory position who is responsible for providing unit and shift-specific supervision and leadership in the areas of:
• patient experience • patient care • unit operations • staff functioning
Mission/Core Values:
It is expected that all of the duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed in a manner consistent with the Ministry's Standards of Behavior (CARE; Compassion: seeks to understand, listen and explain; Advocate: is the voice for the vulnerable; Respect: demonstrates the highest regard for and welcomes all people; Excellence: commits to the highest standard of quality care, joyful service, and teamwork) and in a manner that reflects the core values of Mercy Health which are:
• Excellence • Human Dignity • Justice • Compassion • Sacredness of Life and Service
All supervisors and above are expected to model the organizational mission and values through their daily actions, decision-making, and priority setting. All supervisors and above are expected to develop, implement, and monitor short and long-range plans to meet or surpass standards consistent with the overall strategic plan.
Essential Functions:
• Supervise and coordinate daily operations of the Unit including: performance management, coaching/mentoring, policy enforcement, facilitating department meetings, etc. • Assist Unit Leader in achieving department goals for patient satisfaction, employee engagement, budget, etc. • Attend "bed huddles" and/or act as managers designee as needed. • Assist Unit Leader in staffing and scheduling decisions, including: controlling overtime, coordinating meals and breaks, etc. • Round with purpose on each patient each shift • Communicate and round effectively with physicians and patient families to resolve difficult situations. • Work with Care Coordinators for safe and timely discharge of patients. • Support interdepartmental delivery of care to optimize outcomes; correlates nursing competencies with patient needs and assigns staff.
Education:
• Associates Degree of Nursing (required) • Bachelors Degree of Nursing (preferred)
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission 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: Med/Surg Unit - Lorain - Two West
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.
Mercy Health is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMHealth.org,) one of the top 20 health systems in the United States and part of the top performing quartile of Catholic health systems for lowest cost per case for patient care. Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and among the top five employers in the state, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2017. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and nearly 500 care facilities including 23 hospitals and 26 post-acute care facilities including senior living communities, hospice programs and home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network of more than 2,700 health care providers coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 350,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings Program. As part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, the ministry provides nearly $2 million per day in community benefit.