Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care (Step down) - Perrysburg Medical Center

Mercy Health • Perrysburg, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse provides exceptional nursing care to patients in a unit that serves as a link between Med-Surg and ICU. The RN uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, prioritize patient problems and needs, develop and carry out care plans, improve patient outcomes, and ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.

The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and coordinates patient care across hospital departments. Responsibilities include conducting initial and ongoing assessments, analyzing assessment data, developing and implementing plans of care, evaluating treatment effectiveness, advocating for patient safety through quality improvement, and administering medications in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies. Other duties may be assigned.

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 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).
• At least 6 months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• BLS or ACLS certification at hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments; analyze assessment data; create and implement plans of care; and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments and serve as a point of contact.
• Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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