Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg 4W - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Lorain, OH

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About The Position

The Clinical Nurse I (CN I) functions as the leader of the Care Delivery Team and is responsible for directing 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 role requires demonstrating competencies in the use of equipment for the indicated patient age groups. CN I is the entry step to the Mercy (CHP) Clinical Ladder, and the nurse has one year to progress to the CN II level.

This is a collective bargaining unit position. The role is full-time, with 36 scheduled weekly hours from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., including every other weekend and holiday. The nurse is responsible to the Nurse Manager or, in their 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 position.

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.
• Completion of the Orientation Checklist.
• Maintain a minimum of 12 continuing-education contact hours annually, including Fire Safety and CPR/BLS recertification.
• Theoretical knowledge combined with beginning-level clinical experience providing nursing care for a variety of patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with people of varying backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Direct care for a team of patients, using the CN II as a resource.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural care needs.
• Demonstrate competency in using equipment required for the indicated patient age groups.
• Complete the general and unit-specific orientation, hospital probationary period, and Orientation Checklist.
• 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: Associate degree