Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuroscience - Stepdown - St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Health Partners; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health Partners seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for their Progressive Care unit. This role involves providing exceptional nursing care and ensuring patient safety. Ideal candidates will have a current RN license and experience in an acute care setting. The position offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and educational assistance.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Life insurance with AD&D

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required.
• 1 year of RN experience in a healthcare environment is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care and assess patient status.
• Develop and implement patient care plans to improve outcomes.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care (Step down) – Neuroscience - St. Rita's Medical Center

Full-Time Nights

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)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred, not required)

Experience:

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

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to 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. 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 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]