Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - St. Rita's Medical Center

easyservice; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

PTO & leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health's ICU Registered Nurse (RN) role at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH focuses on delivering high-quality critical care to patients in a fast-paced environment.

The position emphasizes patient assessment, care planning, and collaborative treatment within an interdisciplinary team. A BSN is preferred, with RN licensure and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications as appropriate; 36 weekly hours, night shifts.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state; BLS/ACLS/PALS as appropriate (per hire).
• 1 year RN experience; ICU/critical care preferred.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Assess patient status and develop a care plan.
• Administer medications and monitor treatment outcomes.
• Respond to changing patient conditions with clinical judgement.
• Ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient assessment

Care plan development

Clinical judgment

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)

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

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.

Job Summary

The ICU (Critical Care) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

• 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)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - 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 affirmative 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] .