New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (Step down) - Fairfield Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Fairfield, OH

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About The Position

The New Grad Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse position at Fairfield Hospital delivers nursing care to patients in a progressive care setting, serving as a service line between Med-Surg and ICU units. The nurse 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 collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and coordinates patient care across hospital departments. It includes conducting initial and ongoing assessments, analyzing findings, planning and implementing treatment, evaluating its effectiveness, advocating for patient safety through quality improvement, and administering medications according to applicable state practice requirements and organizational policies.

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).
• Previous experience as an LPN or Patient Care Tech/CNA (preferred).
• BLS or ACLS certification at hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status using organizational and leadership skills.
• Serve as a 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.
• Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice 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.

What This Job Offers

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