Registered Nurse (RN) - Coronary Care Unit (Stepdown) - St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is hiring a Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Ohio. The RN will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess patient status, develop and implement care plans, and coordinate care across departments.

The role requires 1 year of RN experience and a state RN license, with BLS/ACLS certification as noted. This position typically operates evenings and nights on the Progressive Cardiac Care Unit, with 24 scheduled hours per week

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred but not required.
• Current RN licensure for the state of Ohio.
• BLS or ACLS certification required/preferred for hire and ACLS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to deliver patient-centered care.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and evaluate care plans.
• Serve as care coordination contact across departments and advocate for patient safety.
• Administer medications safely per policy and state regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the PCU and hospital goals.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN (preferred)

RN licensure

Tools

BLS/ACLS

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Work Shift:

Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

Mercy Health

About Us

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.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care (Step down) – St. Rita’s Medical Center

Job Summary:

The 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)
• 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:

• 1 year of RN experience (required)
• 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (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:

Progressive Cardiac Care Unit (PCU) - St. Rita’s

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 affirmatively 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].