Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Step down - West Hospital

easyservice; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Progressive Care Registered Nurse (RN) for Evening shifts. The role emphasizes leading care coordination between Med-Surg and ICU, building care plans, and delivering high-quality nursing care in a patient-centered environment.

Requirements include 1 year of RN experience, RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS where applicable. Mercy Health values compassion, integrity, and excellence in patient care and offers a team-focused work setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of RN experience required
• 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred
• Current state RN licensure
• BLS and/or ACLS certification preferred; ACLS required within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment, develop and modify a plan of care, implement treatment and evaluate outcomes
• Serve as point of contact for patients’ care coordination across hospital departments
• Act as patient safety advocate by participating in quality improvement in the department
• Administer medications safely following policy and state practice standards
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medication administration

Education

BSN preferred

RN licensure

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12

Work Shift: Evenings (United States of America)

Mercy Health Intro paragraph 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.

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)

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)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/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.

Department

5W PCU - West

Equal Opportunity Statement

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Mission Statement

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.

Contact Information

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