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

Mercy Health • Perrysburg, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The New Grad Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse position at Perrysburg Medical Center delivers nursing care to patients in a progressive care setting, serving as a link between Med-Surg and ICU units. The nurse assesses patient status, identifies priorities for patients’ problems and needs, develops and carries out care plans to improve outcomes, and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.

The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and coordinates patient care across hospital departments. It includes initial and ongoing patient assessments, analysis of assessment data, care planning, treatment implementation, and evaluation of treatment effectiveness. The nurse advocates for patient safety through departmental quality improvement activities and administers medications according to state practice 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 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 Tech/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 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 the 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 state practice 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. 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