Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehab - Lorain Hospital
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse I (CN I) serves as the leader of the Care Delivery Team and directs 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 nurse demonstrates competencies in the equipment used to care for the patient age groups indicated. CN I is the entry step to the Mercy (CHP) Clinical Ladder, and the nurse has one year to progress to CN II. This is a collective bargaining unit position in the Med/Surg Unit – Lorain – Rehab Nursing department. The schedule is 36 hours weekly, 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every third weekend and every other holiday. The role involves a moderate level of physical exertion and occasional exposure to adverse conditions.
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 to a variety of patients.
- Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with people of varying backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Direct care for a team of patients as leader of the Care Delivery Team, using a CN II as a resource.
- Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
- Demonstrate competencies in the use of equipment needed for care of the indicated patient age groups.
- Complete general and unit-specific orientation and the hospital probationary period, including the Orientation Checklist.
- Obtain and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
