Registered Nurse (RN) - 5th Floor Intermediate - St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Saint Joseph, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse position at St. Joseph Warren Hospital delivers nursing care to patients in an intermediate-care setting, serving as a connection between Med-Surg and ICU units. The RN assesses patient status, identifies priorities, develops and carries out care plans, and works to improve patient outcomes while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

The role includes coordinating care across hospital departments, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, administering medications in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies, and participating in departmental quality improvement. The schedule is 36 hours per week on the day shift.

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred but not required. Current state RN licensure and at least one year of RN experience are required. BLS or ACLS is preferred at hire; certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care, and ACLS is required within six months of hire.

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 must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
• ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and determine the priority of patient problems and needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans and treatment to improve outcomes.
• Serve as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units.
• 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.
• Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments and serve as a point of contact.
• Advocate for patient safety through ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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

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