Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit - Springfield Regional Medical Center - PRN

Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Progressive Care (Step Down) Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to patients in the Step Down Unit at Springfield Regional Medical Center. The role assesses patient status, determines the priority of patient problems and needs, develops and carries out care plans to improve outcomes, and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The RN serves as a care link between Med-Surg and ICU units and coordinates care across hospital departments.

The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts initial and ongoing assessments; analyzes assessment data; plans and implements treatment; and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The role also advocates for patient safety through ongoing departmental quality improvement and administers medications in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures. 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 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 (preferred).
• BLS or ACLS certification preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status using organizational and leadership skills.
• Serve as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units.
• Determine the priority of patients’ problems and needs.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze data, create and implement plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments as a point of contact.
• 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 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. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed