Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Intermediate Care (Stepdown) – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital - 4se

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH seeks a Progressive Care (Step Down) RN to deliver exceptional nursing care and coordinate patient plans. The role serves as a bridge between Med-Surg and ICU units, ensuring timely assessment, care planning and coordination across departments.

The RN will administer medications safely, participate in quality improvement, and support a safe, therapeutic environment while complying with policies and licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Interdisciplinary collaboration with care teams across units.
• Thorough patient assessment and data analysis to plan care.
• Coordinate patient care across hospital departments.
• Advocate for patient safety and contribute to quality improvement.
• Administer medications safely per policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to patients in Progressive Care (Step Down).
• Assess patient status and develop/adjust care plans.
• Coordinate patient care across hospital departments.
• Act as patient safety advocate and participate in quality improvement.
• Administer medications in a safe manner per policy and state rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Patient safety

Medication administration

Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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.

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 (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


• 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)

As a Bon Secours 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.

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