Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Fairfield Hospital

Mercy Home Health; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/vision

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Mercy Health in Fairfield seeks an experienced RN to join the ICU team at Fairfield Hospital. You will assess and manage care for critically ill patients, lead care planning, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an Ohio RN license, BLS/ACLS (PALS for pediatrics preferred), and at least 1 year of RN experience in ICU/critical care. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a faith-based environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of Ohio.
• BLS and ACLS certifications; PALS if pediatric units, preferred at hire.
• 1 year of RN experience required; 6 months in Med/Surg/ICU/ED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and determine priority of problems.
• Develop and implement patient care plans to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to coordinate care.
• Administer medications safely per policy and state regulations.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for critically ill patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN experience

ICU nursing

Patient assessment

Clinical judgment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

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.

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) – ICU (Critical Care) – Fairfield Hospital

Job Summary

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
• Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs
• Implementing clinical nursing interventions to acute, critical patients that require intensive medical care
• 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 and analyzes initial and ongoing patient assessment, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness
• Synthesizes and prioritizes information in order to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgement and clinical inquiry.
• Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions
• 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); PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, required in lieu of BLS/ACLS for Pediatric Units, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Experience

• 1 year of RN experience (required)
• 6 months RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department Unit (preferred)

As a 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.

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 Affiant … 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]