Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room (ER) - Lorain Hospital - Weekend Only

Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an exceptional healthcare team dedicated to enhancing the well-being of patients in mind, body, and spirit. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care to complex patients, demonstrating clinical competency, and taking on leadership responsibilities. You will be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth. With a focus on patient-centered care, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the best outcomes for those you serve. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the opportunity 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

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Current Ohio RN licensure and BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Caring for complex patients with ongoing monitoring of their conditions.
• Coordinating nursing care and precepting new employees.

Skills

Clinical Competency

Communication Skills

Nursing Leadership

Patient Assessment

BLS/CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

Education

State-accredited school of nursing

Tools

Nursing Equipment

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.

New Hires Eligible for Sign On Bonus up to $10K

This is a Collective Bargaining Unit Position

General Summary

Assumes the responsibility for caring for a group of complex patients requiring an initial assessment and ongoing monitoring of their condition. Demonstrates clinical competency, evidence of nursing leadership, and coordinates the nursing care of a specific group of patients. Nursing care reflects independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. Precepts new employees as assigned. Demonstrates competencies in the use of equipment essential in the care of patient age groups as indicated. A CN II is the second step of the Mercy (CHP) Clinical Ladder. This is the competent Staff Nurse level.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills

1. Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing
2. Current licensure from the state of Ohio as an RN
3. Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and hospital probationary period. Completes Orientation Checklist.
4. Obtains/maintains a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually which includes Fire Safety and BLS/CPR Recertification
5. Theoretical knowledge combined with clinical experience in providing nursing care for a variety of patients. Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing with people of varying backgrounds
6. Obtain ACLS certification within 6 months of assignment to the ER and maintain certification
7. Obtains/maintains BLS/CPR recertification
8. Neonatal and Pediatric Life Support are strongly encouraged

Working Conditions

Moderate level of physical exertion required. Occasional exposure to adverse conditions. A medium-heavy physical workload demand based on a CHP Industrial Rehab. Standard Work Classification Table adapted from the US DOT Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

Reporting Relationships

Responsible to Nurse Manager, or in his/her absence, the Administrative Supervisor. May receive direct instructions from Charge Nurse or Director.

Workers supervised: Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants

Hours

Hours per pay period: 72
7p-730a
Every 3rd Weekend and every other Holiday
8 hours of On-Call per month

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

1. Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
2. Prescription drug coverage
3. Flexible spending accounts
4. Life insurance w/AD&D
5. Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
6. Paid time off
7. Educational Assistance
8. And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All 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 Employers, 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]