Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Intermediate Care (Stepdown) – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hos[...]

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off / leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH, seeks a Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality nursing care. The role includes collaborating with the care team, assessing patients, and coordinating care across departments in a busy hospital setting.

Requirements include active RN licensure in the state and BLS/ACLS; ACLS within six months of hire is preferred. BSN is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state.
• BLS or ACLS required; ACLS within 6 months of hire or preferred at hire.
• BSN preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Assessment

Care coordination

Patient safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

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) – St. Elizabeth Youngstown 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
• 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)
• 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)

Benefits

• 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 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]