Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Surgery - Lorain Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Lorain, OH

2d • 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 nurse demonstrates competencies in using equipment required to care for the indicated patient age groups. CN I is the entry step on the Mercy (CHP) Clinical Ladder, and the nurse has one year to progress to CN II.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role in Inpatient Surgery at Lorain Hospital, with 10-hour shifts scheduled across days and afternoons. The position is in a collective bargaining unit and includes on-call duties. The CN I is responsible to the Nurse Manager or, in that person’s absence, the Administrative Supervisor, and may receive direct instructions from a CN II or Charge Nurse. Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants are supervised by this role.

Requirements

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse licensure.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and the hospital probationary period.
• Theoretical knowledge combined with beginning-level clinical experience providing nursing care to a variety of patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with people from varying backgrounds.
• Ability to meet a moderate level of physical exertion and occasional exposure to adverse conditions.

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 competence in using equipment needed to care for the indicated patient age groups.
• Complete general and unit-specific orientation, the hospital probationary period, and 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.

What This Job Offers

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