Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care - Cardiac - Lorain Hospital bei Mercy Health

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Join us in serving the Lorain community through meaningful careers in Nursing roles. Our dedicated care teams are committed to creating an environment where associates thrive, clinicians choose to practice and individuals turn for trusted, compassionate care. Every day, we’re grounded in dignity, respect and in service of our Mission. Discover healthcare career opportunities in Lorain where your passion meets purpose with Mercy Health.

Come be apart of the Mercy Family. Mercy offers....

• Sign on Bonus up to 10K
• Competitive Paid Time Off Accrual
• Continuing Education Paid Assistance through Guild
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Referral Bonus Incentive Program
• Flexible Self-Scheduling
• and more!

Shift/Schedule

Full-Time - 36 Scheduled weekly hours

Every other weekend and holiday

General Summary

Assumes the responsibility for caring for a group of complex patients requiring an initial assessment and ongoing monitoring of their condition. Demonstrates clinical competency, evidence of nursing leadership, and coordinates the nursing care of a specific group of patients.  Nursing care reflects independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. Precepts new employees as assigned.  Demonstrates competencies in the use of equipment essential in the care of patient age groups as indicated.  A CN II is the second step of the Mercy (CHP) Clinical Ladder.  This is the competent Staff Nurse level.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills, Etc.

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing
• Current licensure from the state of Ohio as an RN
• Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and hospital probationary period.  Completes Orientation Checklist.
• Obtains/maintains a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually which includes Fire Safety and BLS/CPR Recertification
• Must have theoretical knowledge combined with clinical experience in providing nursing care for a variety of patients.  Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing with people of varying backgrounds
• Obtain ACLS certification within 6 months of assignment to the ER and maintain certification
• Obtains/maintains BLS/CPR recertification

Working Conditions

Moderate level of physical exertion required.  Occasional exposure to adverse conditions.

A medium-heavy physical workload demand based on a CHP Industrial Rehab. Standard Work Classification Table adapted from the US DOT Dictionary of Occupational

Titles

Reporting Relationships

Responsible to Nurse Manager, or in his/her absence, the Administrative Supervisor.  May receive direct instructions from Charge Nurse or Director. 

Workers supervised:   Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. 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 [email protected].