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

Mercy Health BSMH • Deer Park, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse position delivers nursing care to patients and serves as a service line between Med-Surg and ICU units. The RN assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, and develops and carries out care plans to improve outcomes while ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team, coordinates care across hospital departments, and supports patient safety through ongoing quality improvement. The RN administers medications in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures. RNs staff a swing unit and may float to other units when needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends.

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 must be obtained 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).
• 6 months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred).
• BLS or ACLS certification preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentives.
• Referral bonuses.
• 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.
• Backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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