Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Home Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance and professional ed

Job summary

Mercy Home Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse II to lead a Care Delivery Team and direct nursing care for a designated patient group. The CN II demonstrates clinical leadership, coordinating care across assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation while precepting new staff and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

The role is a full-time night shift (7:00 pm – 7:30 am) with every other weekend and holiday.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure from the state of Ohio as an RN.
• Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and hospital probationary period. Completes Orientation Checklist.
• Obtain/maintain a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually which includes Fire Safety and CPR Re-certification. ACLS is required.
• Must have theoretical knowledge combined with clinical experience in providing nursing care for a variety of patients. Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing with people of varying backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Direct care for a team of patients with independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Precepts new employees as assigned.
• Directs and coordinates nursing care for a specific group of patients.
• Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.
• Works full-time with schedule: 7p-7:30a, every other weekend and holiday.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Ohio RN licensure

Graduate from state-accredited school of nursing

Orientation & probation completion

12 contact hours CE annually incl Fire Safety & CPR; ACLS required

Job description

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Functioning as the leader of the Care Delivery Team, the Clinical Nurse II (CN II) assumes the responsibility of directing care for a team of patients. He/she demonstrates clinical competency, evidence of nursing leadership, and coordinates the nursing care of a specific group of patients. Nursing care reflects independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. Precepts new employees as assigned. Demonstrates competencies in the use of equipment essential in the care of patient age groups as indicated. A CN II is the second step of the Mercy (MERCY) Clinical Ladder. This is the competent Staff Nurse level.

Minimum Knowledge And Skills, Etc.

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure from the state of Ohio as an RN.
• Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and hospital probationary period. Completes Orientation Checklist.
• Obtain/maintain a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually which includes Fire Safety and CPR Re-certification. ACLS is required.
• Must have theoretical knowledge combined with clinical experience in providing nursing care for a variety of patients. Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing with people of varying backgrounds.

Working Conditions

Moderate level of physical exertion required. Occasional exposure to adverse conditions.

Reporting Relationships

• Responsible to Nurse Manager, or in his/her absence, the Administrative Supervisor. May receive direct instructions from Charge Nurse or Director.
• Workers supervised: Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.

Full-Time - 36 Scheduled Weekly Hours

7p-7:30a

Every other weekend and holiday

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

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

Benefits may vary based on the market and 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 Affirmitive 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]