Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho/Neuro - 5th Floor - Lourdes Hospital
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) position on the Med-Surg unit at Lourdes Hospital delivers nursing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses. The RN assesses patient status, implements clinical nursing interventions, and develops and performs patient care plans to improve outcomes. The role calls for a diverse medical skillset and supports a safe, therapeutic environment. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, collects vital signs, administers IV medications, documents care, and assesses patient condition. The nurse evaluates and updates plans of care to help achieve expected outcomes and administers medications in accordance with state requirements and Mercy Health policies and procedures.
Requirements
- At least one year of RN experience.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification preferred upon hire; it must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status and provide care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses.
- Implement clinical nursing interventions.
- Develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, understand charting, and assess patient condition.
- Evaluate, update, and revise plans of care to facilitate planned and expected outcomes.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and Mercy Health 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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