Emergency Department RN — Care Leader, 12-Hr Shift

Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition assistance and professional  

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a Staff Nurse capable of caring for a group of complex patients with initial assessment and ongoing monitoring. You will coordinate holistic care, demonstrate clinical and leadership skills, and precept new staff while using essential patient-care equipment.

The role emphasizes independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs with a path toward the Mercy (CHP) Clinical Ladder at the CN II level.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Current Ohio RN licensure.
• Successful completion of orientation and probationary period.
• Minimum 12 contact hours of CE annually including Fire Safety and BLS/CPR recertification.
• Theoretical knowledge with clinical experience across diverse patient groups.
• BLS/CPR recertification maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and monitors a group of complex patients.
• Coordinates nursing care with independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Precepts new employees as assigned.
• Leads with competency in essential patient-care equipment.
• Reports to Nurse Manager or Administrative Supervisor; may receive direction from Charge Nurse or Director.
• Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.
• Works Part-Time 24 weekly hours (7p–7:30a) on Fri/Sat/Sun shifts; 24 hours paid as 32 hours; full-time medical benefits.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership/mentoring

BLS/CPR recertification

Orientation/compliance

Education

Nursing degree from state-accredited school

Job description

Mercy Health seeks a Staff Nurse capable of caring for a group of complex patients with initial assessment and ongoing monitoring. You will coordinate holistic care, demonstrate clinical and leadership skills, and precept new staff while using essential patient-care equipment.

The role emphasizes independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs with a path toward the Mercy (CHP) Clinical Ladder at the CN II level.