Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Unit - The Jewish Hospital

Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Med Surg Unit at The Jewish Hospital. The role provides nursing care in a Progressive Care (step-down) setting, serving as a service line between Med-Surg and ICU. The RN assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, develops and carries out care plans, and helps ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. The nurse staffs a swing unit when it is open and floats to other units when it is closed. The schedule is 36 hours per week on nights, Monday through Friday, with no weekends.

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).
• At least 6 months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred).
• BLS or ACLS certification at hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and prioritize patient problems and needs.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, create plans of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments and serve as a point of contact.
• 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.
• Staff the swing unit when open and float to other units when it is closed.
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed