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

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

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Progressive Care department. This full-time night position requires delivering exceptional nursing care to patients with an emphasis on assessment, coordinating care, and ensuring safety. Candidates should have an RN license and at least one year of experience, with a preference for acute care experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 1 year of RN experience required, 6 months in acute care preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and create care plans.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Administer medications safely.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Patient safety advocacy

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

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)

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

Department:

Neuroscience Center - St. Rita's - Neurosciences

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll 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 Employer, 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] .