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

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Associate Manager. In this pivotal role, you'll lead a dedicated team of nursing professionals, ensuring exceptional patient care and operational excellence within the Med/Surg Unit. Your expertise will help shape patient experiences and drive department goals, while fostering a culture of collaboration and support. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families, all within a dynamic and rewarding environment. If you are passionate about nursing leadership and committed to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong skills in patient care and effective communication with families.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations and staff in the Med/Surg Unit.
• Assist in staffing and scheduling decisions to optimize patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Supervision

Communication

Coaching/Mentoring

Staff Coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Afternoons/Nights (United States of America)

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supervise and coordinate daily operations of the Unit including: performance management, coaching/mentoring, policy enforcement, facilitate department meetings, etc.

Assist Unit Leader in achieving department goals for patient satisfaction, employee engagement, budget, etc. Attends "bed huddles" and/or acts as manager's designee as needed.

Assist Unit Leader in staffing and scheduling decisions, including: controlling overtime, coordinating meals and breaks, etc.

Round with purpose on each patient each shift

Communicate and round effectively with physicians and patient families to resolves difficult situations.

Work with Care Coordinators for safe and timely discharge of patients.

Support interdepartmental delivery of care to optimize outcomes; correlates nursing competencies with patient needs and assigns staff

Required Minimum Education:2 year associate RN

Preferred Education: 4 year bachelors BSN

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

Required: RN license in Ohio

36 Scheduled Weekly Hours

Exempt

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/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.

Department:

Med/Surg Unit - Lorain - Two West

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] .