Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Stepdown - The Jewish Hospital

Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

113d • Onsite

About The Position

The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) position at The Jewish Hospital is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients. The RN uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, serves as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units, determines priorities for patient problems and needs, develops and carries out patient care plans to improve outcomes, and ensures a safe, therapeutic environment.

The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and coordinates care across hospital departments. The RN conducts initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyzes assessment data, creates and implements plans of care, evaluates treatment effectiveness, advocates for patient safety through 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 certification from an approved source before providing 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 at hire is preferred.

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 enhance and 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.
• Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed