Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Oncology – Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health•Lorain, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Collective Bargaining Unit position for a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Med/Surg Oncology unit at Lorain Hospital. The role is full-time, scheduled for 36 weekly hours, with shift times typically from 7pm to 7:30am, including rotating weekends and holidays. The Clinical Nurse I (CN I) functions as the leader of the Care Delivery Team, directing patient care and utilizing the CN II as a resource. Nursing care involves independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. Competencies in using equipment for various patient age groups are demonstrated. The CN I is the entry step to the Mercy (CHP) Clinical Ladder, with 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.
Completes Orientation Checklist.
Obtains/maintains a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually which includes Fire Safety & CPR/BLS Recertification.
Must have theoretical knowledge combined with beginning level 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.

Nice To Haves

Progress to the CN II level within one year.

Responsibilities

Directing care for a team of patients.
Utilizing the CN II as a resource.
Reflecting independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
Demonstrating competencies essential in the use of all equipment utilized in the care of patient age groups as indicated.