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

Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Progressive Care Unit. In this part-time role, you will provide exceptional nursing care, utilizing your organizational and leadership skills to assess patient needs and develop effective care plans. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient outcomes and act as a safety advocate within the department. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care while enjoying a supportive work environment. Join a team that values your hard work with comprehensive benefits and a sign-on bonus for part-time positions.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care and assess patient status.
• Collaborate with care team and coordinate patient care.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Coordination

Medication Administration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Work Shift: All (United States of America)

Part-Time Nights

**Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus for Part-Time Positions**

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

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)
• 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)

Department: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Rita's

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.