Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Unit - The Jewish Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) on the Progressive Care (Step down) unit delivers patient care and serves as a link between Med-Surg and ICU units. This RN staffs a swing unit when it is open and floats to other units when it is closed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends, on days/afternoons.

The role includes assessing patient status, prioritizing patient problems and needs, developing and carrying out care plans, and helping ensure safe and therapeutic care. The RN coordinates care across hospital departments, collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, and participates in quality improvement and patient safety activities.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• At least 1 year of RN experience.
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
• At least 6 months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• BLS or ACLS certification at hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, create and implement a plan of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Act as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Assess patient status, prioritize patient problems and needs, and develop and perform patient care plans.
• Staff the swing unit when open and float to other units when it is closed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed