Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg 4W - Lorain Hospital
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse I (CN I) functions 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 using equipment required to care for the indicated patient age groups. CN I is the entry step in the Mercy (CHP) Clinical Ladder, and the nurse has one year to progress to CN II. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position on a day/afternoon schedule, working 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. every other weekend and holiday. The role is based in the Med/Surg Unit, 4 West, at Lorain Hospital and is a collective bargaining unit position. The nurse reports to the Nurse Manager or, in that person’s absence, the Administrative Supervisor. The nurse may receive direct instructions from a CN II or Charge Nurse and supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.
Requirements
- Graduate of 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.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with people of varying backgrounds.
- Theoretical knowledge combined with beginning-level clinical experience providing nursing care to a variety of patients.
- Obtain and maintain a minimum of 12 annual contact hours of continuing education, including Fire Safety and CPR/BLS recertification.
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 competency in using equipment needed to care for the indicated patient age groups.
- Complete the general and unit-specific orientation, hospital probationary period, and Orientation Checklist.
- 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
