New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care (Step down) - St. Charles Hospital

Mercy Health • Oregon, OH

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The New Grad Progressive Care Registered Nurse (RN) at Mercy St. Charles Hospital delivers patient-focused nursing care in the Progressive Care Unit, acting as a service line between Med-Surg and ICU. The role assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, and develops and carries out care plans to improve outcomes while maintaining a safe, 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 nurse coordinates care across hospital departments, advocates for patient safety through departmental quality-improvement efforts, and administers medications in accordance with applicable state requirements and organizational policies. Other duties may be assigned. This is a new graduate position with a 36-hour scheduled work week on the night shift.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), or be an RN applicant.
• Obtain BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
• Obtain ACLS 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 Tech/CNA.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status using organizational and leadership skills.
• Act as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units.
• Determine the priority of patients’ problems and needs.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, create plans of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement as a patient safety advocate.
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• 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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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