New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care (Step down) - Perrysburg Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Perrysburg, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The New Grad Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) position at Perrysburg Medical Center delivers nursing care to patients in a progressive care setting, serving as a service line between Med-Surg and ICU units. The nurse uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, prioritize patient problems and needs, develop and perform care plans, and support improved outcomes while ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.

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 coordinates care across hospital departments, advocates for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement, and administers medications in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
• Prioritize patient problems and needs, develop and perform patient care plans, and help ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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