Registered Nurse (RN) - Stroke - Ortho Neuro - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health • Lorain, OH

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About The Position

This position is part of a Collective Bargaining Unit. Assumes the responsibility for caring for a group of complex patients requiring an initial assessment and ongoing monitoring of their condition. 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 (CHP) 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.
• Obtains/maintains a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually including Fire Safety and BLS/CPR Recertification.
• 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.
• Obtains/maintains BLS/CPR recertification.

Responsibilities

• Caring for a group of complex patients requiring initial assessment and ongoing monitoring.
• Demonstrating clinical competency and nursing leadership.
• Coordinating nursing care for a specific group of patients.
• Reflecting independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs.
• Precepting new employees as assigned.
• Demonstrating competencies in the use of essential equipment.

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: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees