Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg Unit – Lorain Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Lorain (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

Bon Secours Mercy Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Med Surg Unit at Lorain Hospital. The RN will lead the Care Delivery Team, managing patient care with clinical competency and nursing leadership. Key qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing school and current Ohio RN licensure.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development including tuition assistance. This full-time position requires a commitment to every other weekend and holiday.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Current state RN licensure required.
• Minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually.

Responsibilities

• Direct care for a team of patients as a Clinical Nurse II.
• Demonstrates clinical competency and coordinates nursing care.
• Precepts new employees as assigned.

Skills

Clinical competency

Nursing leadership

Communication skills

Education

Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing

Current licensure from the state of Ohio as an RN

Job description

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg Unit – Lorain Hospital

General Summary

Functioning as the leader of the Care Delivery Team, the Clinical Nurse II (CN II) assumes the responsibility of directing care for a team of patients. He/she demonstrates clinical competency, evidence of nursing leadership, and coordinates the nursing care of a specific group of patients. Nursing care reflects independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. Precepts new employees as assigned. Demonstrates competencies in the use of equipment essential in the care of patient age groups as indicated. A CN II is the second step of the Mercy (MERCY) Clinical Ladder. This is the competent Staff Nurse level.

Minimum Knowledge And Skills, Etc.

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure from the state of Ohio as an RN.
• Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and hospital probationary period. Completes Orientation Checklist.
• Obtains/maintains a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually which includes Fire Safety and CPR Re-certification. ACLS is required.
• Must have theoretical knowledge combined with clinical experience in providing nursing care for a variety of patients. Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing with people of varying backgrounds.

Working Conditions

Moderate level of physical exertion required. Occasional exposure to adverse conditions.

Reporting Relationships

• Responsible to Nurse Manager, or in his/her absence, the Administrative Supervisor. May receive direct instructions from Charge Nurse or Director.
• Workers supervised: Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.

Full Time - 36 Scheduled Weekly Hours

7p-7:30a

Every other weekend and holiday.

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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