New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (Step down) - Fairfield Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health in Fairfield is seeking a New Grad Registered Nurse for Progressive Care (Step down). The RN will deliver high-quality nursing care, assess patient status, and coordinate care across Med-Surg and ICU interfaces.

Responsibilities include collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, developing care plans, and ensuring patient safety. BSN preferred, RN licensure required, with BLS/ACLS as noted. Bon Secours Mercy Health offers strong professional development and benefits.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred but not required.
• Current RN licensure in state or RN applicant.
• BLS or ACLS (preferred at hire; ACLS within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate care.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Be the point of contact for patients' care coordination across hospital departments.
• Support patient safety and quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Administer medications safely per policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Care planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Mercy Health

Intro paragraph

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care (Step down) – Fairfield Hospital

Job Summary:

The New Grad Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status

• Acting as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units

• Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs

• Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes

• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

• Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness

• Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments

• Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department

• Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures

• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)

Certifications:

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or RN applicant

• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care, ACLS required within 6 months of hire)

Experience:

• Previous experience as an LPN or Patient Care Tech/CNA (preferred)

As a Bon Secours 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, HSA/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.

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 Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, please email [e-mail] . 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 [e-mail]