Registered Nurse (RN) — Intensive Care Unit (ICU) — Lorain Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Lorain, OH

4d•Onsite

About The 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.
Completes Orientation Checklist.
Obtains/maintains a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually which includes Fire Safety and CPR Re-certification.
ACLS is required.
Must have theoretical knowledge combined with clinical experience in providing nursing care for a variety of patients.
Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing with people of varying backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Directing care for a team of patients.
Demonstrating clinical competency and nursing leadership.
Coordinating nursing care for a specific group of patients.
Performing independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs.
Precepting new employees as assigned.
Demonstrating competency in equipment use for various patient age groups.