Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Mercy Health BSMH • Springfield, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Progressive Care (Step Down) Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to patients in a step-down setting, serving as a link between Med-Surg and ICU units. The RN uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, determine the priority of patient problems and needs, develop and carry out care plans to improve outcomes, and ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.

The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; assesses patients, analyzes data, plans and implements care, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The role also coordinates care across hospital departments, advocates for patient safety through ongoing departmental quality improvement, and administers medications in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures. 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 from an approved source before providing direct patient care; ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status using organizational and leadership skills.
• Serve as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units.
• Determine the priority of patients’ problems and needs.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• 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 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 based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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