Lead RN, Clinical Unit 4S — Patient Care Leader

Mercy Home Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance and development

Health benefits and leave

403(b) with employer contributions

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Clinical Unit Leader for the Intermediate 4S unit at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

The role focuses on coordinating patient care, leading a nursing team, and partnering with the Clinical Manager to drive excellence in clinical practice and patient satisfaction. The Lead RN/Charge Nurse will guide staff, manage acuity-based assignments, and participate in quality improvement while ensuring safety and effective care delivery.

Qualifications

• RN license in state you are working or covered by compact
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain before patient care)

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care on a designated unit.
• Collaborates with Clinical Manager to promote excellence in clinical practice.
• Shows leadership by guiding staff and mentoring on the unit.
• Ensures safety, infection control and environmental standards.
• Communicates with patients and families about care plans.

Skills

Collaboration

Staff mentoring

Interpersonal comms

Patient care

Nursing leadership

Clinical knowledge

Problem solving

Change management

Infection control

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Clinical Unit Leader for the Intermediate 4S unit at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

The role focuses on coordinating patient care, leading a nursing team, and partnering with the Clinical Manager to drive excellence in clinical practice and patient satisfaction. The Lead RN/Charge Nurse will guide staff, manage acuity-based assignments, and participate in quality improvement while ensuring safety and effective care delivery.