Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (Stepdown) - Springfield Regional Medical Center

easyservice; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Mercy Health - Springfield Regional Medical Center is seeking a Progressive Care (Stepdown) RN to deliver compassionate care and coordinate across Med-Surg and ICU interfaces. The role emphasizes patient safety, care planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an Ohio RN license, 1 year acute care experience, and BSN preferred; BLS/ACLS as noted. Work is days, 36 hours weekly, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license (OH) and BLS required; ACLS preferred at hire or within 6 months.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in acute care.
• BSN preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and develop care plans.
• Coordinate care across Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU interfaces.
• Administer medications safely per policies and procedures.
• Act as patient safety advocate and participate in quality improvement in the department.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

RN experience

Patient care

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Mercy Health

About Us

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 (Stepdown) - Springfield Regional 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
• 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.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson 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, 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

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Springfield

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