New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit - Springfield Regional Medical Center

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

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) for the Step Down Unit at Springfield Regional Medical Center. The RN will deliver high-quality care on nights, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and advocate for patient safety.

The role emphasizes assessment, care planning, and coordination across hospital departments. Requirements include RN licensure (or RN applicant), BSN preferred, and BLS/ACLS certification (ACLS within 6 months).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred, not required.
• Current state RN licensure or RN applicant.
• BLS or ACLS certification preferred; ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to patients in a Step Down unit.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team and coordinate patient care.
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Act as patient safety advocate and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Assessment skills

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

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) - Step Down Unit - Springfield Regional Medical Center

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)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson 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:

Step Down Unit - Springfield

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