Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehab - Lorain Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) retirement

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking an experienced RN for PRN shifts in Ohio to deliver patient care using the nursing process and coordinate teaching. You will collaborate with the health team to meet patient needs and ensure safe discharge planning.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing care plans, administering medications safely, and supporting quality improvement across departments. A strong nursing license and commitment to compassionate care are essential.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state of practice is required.
• Associate or diploma in nursing is required.
• BSN is preferred where applicable.
• This is a PRN position with Mercy Health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment with the care team.
• Create a plan of care and implement treatment plans.
• Administer medications safely per policy and procedure.
• Act as patient safety advocate and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care coordination

Medication administration

Patient teaching

Interprofessional collaboration

Quality improvement

Patient advocacy

Clinical technologies

Compassionate care

Education

Associate of Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor’s in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Summary Of Primary Function

Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.

Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.

Essential Job Functions

In collaboration 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; administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and organization policies and procedures; 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. Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.

Skills

• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations


• Nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences


• Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery


• Coordination of patient care delivery


• Evaluation of professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes


• Health teaching and health promotion


• Patient advocacy and partnership


• Interprofessional collaboration and leadership


• Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies


• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence


• Integration of quality improvement, evidence-based practices and research in practice


• Accountability for professional actions


• Effective stewardship of available resources


• Conflict management and resilience


• Authority for delegating activities to others, while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes

Certifications

• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (referred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)


• Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)

Education

Associate of Nursing, nursing (required)

OR

Diploma in Nursing (required)

Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)

This is a PRN Position.

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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