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

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lima, Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the ICU Stepdown unit. The role involves delivering patient care, collaborating with care teams, and ensuring safe medication administration. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and experience in an acute care setting. Competitive benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required.
• BLS certification preferred.
• 1 year RN experience required; 6 months in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to patients.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct ongoing patient assessments.
• Administer medications safely.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Patient care assessment

Medication administration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

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

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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
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyze assessment data, create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness
• Serve as point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments
• Act 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 – American Heart Association (preferred, not required)

Experience

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

Benefits

• 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

What We Offer

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 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]