Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care - Cardiac - 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 I (CN I) assumes the responsibility of directing care for a team of patients, using the CN II as a resource. The nursing care reflects independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. Demonstrates competencies essential in the use of all equipment utilized in the care of patient age groups as indicated. A CN I is the entry step to the Mercy (CHP) Clinical Ladder. The CN I has one year to progress to the CN II level.

Requirements

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing
• Current licensure from the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and hospital probationary period
• Completion of Orientation Checklist
• Obtain/maintain a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually including Fire Safety & CPR/BLS Recertification
• Theoretical knowledge combined with beginning level clinical experience in nursing care
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Direct care for a team of patients
• Use CN II as a resource
• Conduct independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs
• Demonstrate competencies in the use of medical equipment for various patient age groups

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree