Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Unit - The Jewish Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg Unit position at The Jewish Hospital provides nursing care in a progressive care (step-down) setting. The RN assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, develops and carries out care plans, and works to improve patient outcomes in a safe, therapeutic environment. The role serves as a connection between Med-Surg and ICU units and includes staffing the swing unit when it is open and floating to other departments when it is closed. The schedule is nights, Monday through Friday, with no weekends, and 24 scheduled weekly hours.

The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; performs and analyzes initial and ongoing assessments; plans, implements, and evaluates treatment; coordinates care across hospital departments; advocates for patient safety through quality improvement; and administers medications in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies. Other duties may be assigned.

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 from an approved source before providing direct patient care; ACLS must be obtained 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 (preferred).
• BLS or ACLS certification at hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and prioritize patient problems and needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans and treatment to improve outcomes.
• Provide care in the progressive care (step-down) setting, serving as a service line between Med-Surg and ICU units.
• Staff the swing unit when open and float to other departments when it is closed.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments and serve as a point of contact for care coordination.
• Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed