Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Stepdown - St. Rita's Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Progressive Care (Step Down) unit at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH. This full-time night position requires strong assessment, leadership, and care coordination to bridge Med-Surg and ICU.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, develop and adjust care plans, administer medications safely, and contribute to quality improvement. BSN preferred; current Ohio RN license; BLS/ACLS where applicable.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Ohio.
• BSN preferred or higher.
• BLS or ACLS certification preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and adjust care plans, and evaluate treatment outcomes.
• Serve as the point of contact for patient care coordination across hospital departments.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with policies and state practice.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Medication administration

Patient safety

Education

RN licensure (state)

BSN preferred

Job description

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

ICU Stepdown (4K)

Full-Time Nights

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)

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission 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, HSA/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.

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