Job Description
Job Description:
ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital is a 25-bed, acute-care Critical Access Hospital serving the residents of Fostoria and surrounding communities. Patients at Fostoria Community Hospital have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic, emergency and surgical facilities, as well as general medical care and inpatient intensive care. We are committed to providing our patients with convenient access to compassionate care and the latest technological advancements in medical care and treatment. Established in 1930, ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital has proudly cared for generations of patients and families.
Job Roles/Essential Functions
Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served (i.e.: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric) as written in the departmental standards.
Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents outcomes related to nursing diagnosis and patient care problems for each patient. Collaborates with all members of the health care team to promote a seamless patient care continuum. Coordinates patients plan of care through effective shift-to-shift communication.
Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and their significant other(s).
Utilizes appropriate techniques necessary to control / prevent infections.
Employs critical thinking skills and sound judgment in all aspects of care Initiates emergency care as necessary and maintains BCLS and other certifications required by the job, i.e. ACLS
Addresses patient/family education needs considering patient level of comprehension, style of learning, and discharge needs.
Follows proper chain of command when issues/problems arise and demonstrates appropriate follow-through
Displays professionalism at all times and maintains patient confidentiality. Lives out the LHA guiding principles and commitment to co-workers and philosophy of care for the department.
Stays current in field of specialty by actively participating in continuing education and maintaining certifications and annual competencies.
Actively participates in orienting new staff and contributes to the growth of others.
Job Requirements:
Must have active RN License. If issued a temporary Ohio license under HB197, must pass NCLEX and obtain RN License in the state that you are working in within 90 days of the State of Emergency expiring or December 31, 2020, whichever comes first.
Must be an RN graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed to practice in the state of hire.
BSN preferred.
Physical Demands
Must be able to tolerate exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, temperature changes, and exposure to blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids.
Must be able to attain all health requirements as identified by the organization (i.e., PPD, respirator training, vaccines, as appropriate).
Must be able to move about hospital and between workstations; and prolonged periods of standing. **
Must be able to frequently move, lift or carry light to heavy patients or equipment. **
Must be able to lift medium materials, non-material handling; continuous standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching; frequent pushing, pulling and squatting.
Occasional sitting, stairs and kneeling. **
ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
Job Tags
Temporary work, Shift work,