Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital - Intermediate Care Unit 2 - PRN
About The Position
Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care (Step down) unit at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, Intermediate Care Unit 2. The role delivers nursing care to patients by assessing patient status, determining the priority of problems and needs, developing and carrying out care plans, and supporting safe, therapeutic care. The nurse serves as a link between Med-Surg and ICU units and helps improve patient outcomes. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, coordinates care across hospital departments, and advocates for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement. The nurse administers medications in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures. The position is PRN, with scheduled weekly hours listed as 0.01 and shifts listed as days/nights.
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 providing direct patient care; ACLS must be obtained 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
- Assess patient status using strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Determine the priority of patients’ problems and needs.
- Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
- Help ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- 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.
- 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 requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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