Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care (Step down) – Fairfield Hospital

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Progressive Care Unit at Fairfield Hospital. The RN will deliver exceptional care, assess patient needs, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop treatment plans.

Applicants should have a current RN license, with a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required. Benefits include competitive pay, medical coverage, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) is mandatory.
• Preferred: BLS and ACLS certifications.
• 1 year of RN experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to patients.
• Collaborate with care team to create and implement care plans.
• Act as a patient safety advocate.

Skills

Patient assessments

Care coordination

Medication administration

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing

Job description

About Mercy Health

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well‑being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care (Step down) – Fairfield Hospital

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
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyze assessment data, create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate 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)
• 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)

Benefits

• 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

EEO Statement

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 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].