New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The New Grad Progressive Care (Step Down) Registered Nurse position delivers exceptional nursing care to patients in the Step Down Unit at Springfield Regional Medical Center. The RN assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, develops and performs care plans to improve outcomes, and helps ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. The role serves as a care link between Med-Surg and ICU units and coordinates care across hospital departments.

The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts initial and ongoing assessments; analyzes assessment data; creates and implements plans of care; and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The role also advocates for patient safety through departmental quality improvement and administers medications in accordance with applicable state requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or RN applicant.
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
• ACLS is required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
• BLS or ACLS certification preferred at hire.
• Previous experience as an LPN or Patient Care Technician/CNA.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status using organizational and leadership skills.
• Determine the priority of patients’ problems and needs.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes.
• Help ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, create and implement plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments as a point of contact.
• Advocate for patient safety by participating in departmental quality improvement.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed