Registered Nurse (RN) - Associate Unit Manager - Ortho Neuro - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health Partners; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as an Associate Manager (Registered Professional Nurse). In this pivotal role, you will lead a dedicated team to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Your responsibilities will include supervising daily unit operations, supporting staff development, and ensuring high standards of patient satisfaction. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about healthcare and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employer retirement contributions

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RN license in Ohio.
• Experience in supervisory roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations and staff performance.
• Ensure patient satisfaction and manage unit goals.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families.

Skills

Patient Care Management

Staff Supervision

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Position: Associate Manager (Registered Professional Nurse)

The Associate Manager is a Registered Professional Nurse in a first-line supervisory position responsible for providing unit and shift-specific supervision and leadership in areas such as patient experience, patient care, unit operations, and staff functioning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Supervise and coordinate daily operations of the unit, including performance management, coaching/mentoring, policy enforcement, and facilitating department meetings.
2. Assist the Unit Leader in achieving department goals related to patient satisfaction, employee engagement, and budget management. Attend "bed huddles" and/or act as the manager's designee as needed.
3. Support staffing and scheduling decisions, including controlling overtime and coordinating meals and breaks.
4. Perform purposeful rounding on each patient each shift.
5. Communicate effectively with physicians and patient families to resolve difficult situations.
6. Work with Care Coordinators for safe and timely patient discharges.
7. Support interdepartmental care delivery to optimize outcomes by correlating nursing competencies with patient needs and staff assignment.

Minimum Education and Certifications

• Required: 2-year Associate Degree in Nursing (RN license in Ohio)
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree (BSN)

Additional details include:

• 36 scheduled weekly hours
• Exempt status

Benefits

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance with AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Equal Opportunity Employment

All applicants will receive consideration 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. For more information or to request accommodations, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].