Registered Nurse (RN) - Recovery Room (PACU) - Lorain Hospital
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse II (CN II) functions as the leader of the Care Delivery Team and directs care for a team of patients. The role demonstrates clinical competency and nursing leadership while 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 caring for the indicated patient age groups. CN II is the competent Staff Nurse level and the second step of the Mercy Clinical Ladder. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position in the Recovery Room (PACU) at Lorain Hospital. The position is in a collective bargaining unit, works days/afternoons, and includes on-call responsibilities. The role is responsible to the Nurse Manager or, in their absence, the Administrative Supervisor; direct instructions may also come from the Charge Nurse or Director. The position supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.
Requirements
- Graduate from a state-accredited school of nursing.
- Current Ohio RN licensure.
- 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 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 patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
- Precept new employees as assigned.
- Use equipment competently in 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
