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

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Progressive Care (Step down). The role focuses on delivering high-quality nursing care, coordinating care across Med-Surg and ICU, and developing care plans to improve outcomes. It requires active RN licensure, BLS/ACLS as appropriate, and strong assessment and leadership skills.

The position emphasizes patient safety, care continuity, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of RN experience required.
• 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Current state RN licensure and BLS/ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Serve as point of contact for care coordination across departments.
• Act as a patient safety advocate and participate in quality improvement.
• Administer medications safely per policy and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Patient safety

Medication administration

Education

BSN (preferred)

RN licensure

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care (Step down) – [insert hospital name]

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)

Experience

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

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.

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.

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