Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate 6 West - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Paid time off

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Progressive Care (Step-down) Registered Nurse at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital to deliver high-quality nursing care in a diverse intermediate unit.

You will act as a liaison between Med-Surg and ICU, assess patient needs, and implement care plans to optimize outcomes. Ideal candidates hold an RN license, with BLS and ACLS qualifications; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in good standing (state of Ohio)
• BLS required; ACLS preferred at hire and ACLS Certification within 6 months of hire.
• New Graduate RNs welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and adjust plans of care.
• Act as the care coordination point across hospital departments.
• Administer medications safely per hospital policies and state regulations.
• Support patient safety and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

• 1:4 days with the potential 1:5 if needed
• 1:5 nights with the potential of 1:6 in certain circumstances
• High flow O2 (bipap, avaps, airvo)
• Access temporary dialysis lines
• New Graduate RNs welcome to apply

6 West Extension: Intermediate Care

• No trachs/Vent patients
• 1:4 days with the potential 1:5 if needed
• 1:5 nights with the potential of 1:6 in certain circumstances
• Cardiac drips
• High flow O2 (bipap, avaps, airvo)
• True intermediate/step down patients. Diverse patients.
• Access temporary dialysis lines
• New Graduate RNs welcome to apply

Diverse intermediate unit. Seeing an array of patients, mostly cardiac and respiratory illness. Cardiac cath recovery as well as preparation for open heart surgery.

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) – Progressive Care (Step down) – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

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)

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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