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

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

Medical and dental coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Lima, Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Neuro Stepdown unit at St. Rita's Medical Center. The RN will be responsible for patient care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment. This full-time role offers competitive pay, sign-on bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition assistance. New graduates are welcome to apply, emphasizing opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or RN applicant.
• Preferred prior experience as an LPN or Patient Care Tech/CNA.
• Able to safely administer medications consistent with state practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to patients.
• Develop and perform patient care plans.
• Administer medications and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Medication administration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

BLS Basic Life Support

ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Stepdown (4A) – St. Rita's Medical Center

Open to new grad and experienced RNs

Full-Time Days

Could be eligible for a sign on bonus!

Job Summary

The New Grad 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
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness
• Serve as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments
• Act 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) or RN applicant
• 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

• Previous experience as an LPN or Patient Care Tech/CNA (preferred)

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

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 Bon Secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, 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].