Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Surgery - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health • Lorain, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse I (CN I) functions as the leader of the Care Delivery Team and directs care for a team of patients, using the CN II as a resource. Nursing care includes independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. The role requires competency in using equipment for the patient age groups served. CN I is the entry step to the Mercy (CHP) Clinical Ladder, and the nurse is expected to progress to CN II within one year.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position in Inpatient Surgery at Lorain Hospital, working 10-hour shifts on days/afternoons. The position is on call and is part of a collective bargaining unit. The nurse is responsible to the Nurse Manager or, in their absence, the Administrative Supervisor, and may receive direct instructions from a CN II or Charge Nurse. The role supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.

Requirements

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse licensure.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Theoretical knowledge combined with beginning-level clinical experience providing nursing care to a variety of patients.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with people of varying backgrounds.
• Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and the hospital probationary period.
• Completion of the Orientation Checklist.
• Maintain a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually, including Fire Safety and CPR/BLS recertification.
• Progress to the CN II level within one year.

Responsibilities

• Direct care for a team of patients as leader of the Care Delivery Team, using a CN II as a resource.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
• Demonstrate competency in using equipment for the patient age groups served.
• Complete the general and unit-specific orientation and hospital probationary period, including the Orientation Checklist.
• Obtain and maintain at least 12 contact hours of continuing education annually, including Fire Safety and CPR/BLS recertification.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree