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

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Progressive Care (Step Down) Registered Nurse delivers exceptional nursing care to patients in the Step Down Unit at Springfield Regional Medical Center. The role acts as a service line between Medical-Surgical and Intensive Care Unit services, assesses patient status, determines priorities for patient problems and needs, develops and carries out patient care plans to improve outcomes, and helps ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts initial and ongoing assessments; analyzes assessment data; creates and implements plans of care; and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The nurse also coordinates patient care across hospital departments and advocates for patient safety through ongoing departmental quality improvement. Medications must be administered safely and in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.

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, and 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 plans of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Serve as a point of contact for coordinating patients’ care throughout hospital departments.
• Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed