Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Behavioral Health Unit - Lorain Hospital
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN), functioning as a Clinical Nurse II (CN II), leads the Care Delivery Team and directs care for a team of patients in the Adult Behavioral Health Unit at Lorain Hospital. The role demonstrates clinical competency and nursing leadership, coordinating care for a specific group of patients. Nursing 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 care for the indicated patient age groups. CN II is the second step of the Mercy Clinical Ladder and represents the competent Staff Nurse level. This is a full-time collective bargaining unit position scheduled for 36 hours weekly. The shift runs from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with work every other weekend and holiday. The position is responsible to the Nurse Manager or, in their absence, the Administrative Supervisor. The nurse may also receive direct instructions from the Charge Nurse or Director and supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.
Requirements
- Graduate of a state-accredited school of nursing.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio.
- 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 combined with 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 care for patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
- Precept new employees as assigned.
- Demonstrate competency in using equipment essential to caring for the indicated patient age groups.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
