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

Mercy Health; Ohio; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and disability benefits

Job summary

Mercy Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for Progressive Care (Step down) at West Hospital in Ohio. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality nursing care, collaboration with the care team, and ongoing patient assessment to optimize outcomes.

Required: 1 year RN experience, RN licensure; preferred: BSN, BLS or ACLS; state-of-the-art patient safety and education support are part of the position. Mercy Health offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1 year of RN experience required.
• 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team and coordinate care across departments.
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Serve as patient safety advocate and participate in quality improvement.
• Administer medications following policies and procedures.
• Support patients and families and ensure therapeutic environment.

Skills

RN experience

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

BLS/ACLS certification

Job description

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 (Step down) – West 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
• 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)

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.

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