Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Rehab - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Lorain, OH

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About The Position

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities. This is a Collective Bargaining Unit Position. Functioning as the leader of the Care Delivery Team, the Clinical Nurse II (CN II) assumes the responsibility of directing care for a team of patients. He/she demonstrates clinical competency, evidence of nursing leadership, and coordinates the nursing care of a specific group of patients. Nursing care reflects independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. Precepts new employees as assigned. Demonstrates competencies in the use of equipment essential in the care of patient age groups as indicated. A CN II is the second step of the Mercy (MERCY) Clinical Ladder. This is the competent Staff Nurse level.

Requirements

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure from the state of Ohio as an RN.
• Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and hospital probationary period.
• Obtain/maintain a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually, including Fire Safety and CPR Recertification; ACLS is required.
• Theoretical knowledge combined with clinical experience in providing nursing care for a variety of patients.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with people of varying backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Direct care for a team of patients as the leader of the Care Delivery Team.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and nursing leadership.
• Coordinate nursing care for a specific group of patients.
• Conduct independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs.
• Precept new employees as assigned.
• Demonstrate competencies in the use of essential equipment for patient care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree