Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Lorain Hospital
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse II (CN II) functions as the leader of the Care Delivery Team and directs care for a team of patients. The role demonstrates clinical competency and nursing leadership while coordinating nursing care for a specific patient group. Care includes independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. The nurse precepts new employees as assigned and demonstrates competency in using equipment essential to caring for the indicated patient age groups. CN II is the competent Staff Nurse level and the second step of the Mercy Clinical Ladder. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week collective bargaining unit position in the Emergency Department at Lorain Hospital. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with weekend and holiday rotation and eight hours of on-call time per month. The position requires a moderate level of physical exertion and occasional exposure to adverse conditions.
Requirements
- Graduate from a state-accredited school of nursing.
- Current Ohio RN licensure.
- Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and the hospital probationary period, including completion of the Orientation Checklist.
- Obtain and maintain at least 12 contact hours of continuing education annually, including Fire Safety and CPR recertification.
- ACLS certification is required.
- Theoretical knowledge and clinical experience providing nursing care to a variety of patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with people from varying backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Care Delivery Team and direct care for a team of patients.
- Coordinate nursing care for a specific group of patients.
- Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
- Precept new employees as assigned.
- Use equipment essential to the care of the indicated patient age groups.
- Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.
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 and mental health resources.
- Discounts.
- Paid time off, parental leave, 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
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
