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

easyservice; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

Referral bonuses

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Parental and FMLA leave

Disability coverage

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Mercy Health's Springfield Regional Medical Center is seeking a New Grad Progressive Care RN (Step Down) to deliver compassionate nursing care on the night shift. You will assess patient status, coordinate care with Med-Surg and ICU teams, and develop care plans to support safe, effective outcomes.

This role requires RN licensure, BLS; BSN preferred; prior CNA/LPN experience encouraged. Mercy Health offers competitive benefits, tuition assistance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in good standing (state).
• BLS required; ACLS preferred at hire, must obtain within 6 months if applicable.
• Experience as LPN or CNA preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Assess patient status, create a plan of care, implement treatment and evaluate effectiveness.
• Coordinate patient care across hospital departments and ensure safety.
• Administer medications in a safe manner per policies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety advocacy

Education

BSN (preferred)

Job description

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

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.

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

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll 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 Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, 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] .