Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Lorain, OH

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About The Position

The Clinical Nurse II (CN II) functions as the leader of the Care Delivery Team and directs care for a team of patients. The role demonstrates clinical competency and nursing leadership, and coordinates nursing care for a specific group of patients. Care includes independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. The CN II precepts new employees as assigned and demonstrates competency using equipment essential to caring for the indicated patient age groups. CN II is the second step of the Mercy Clinical Ladder and represents the competent Staff Nurse level.

Requirements

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Current Ohio RN licensure.
• Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and the hospital probationary period, including completion of the Orientation Checklist.
• Obtain and maintain a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually, including Fire Safety and CPR recertification.
• ACLS is required.
• Theoretical knowledge combined with clinical experience in providing nursing care for a variety of patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with people of varying backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Direct care for a team of patients as leader of the Care Delivery Team.
• Coordinate nursing care for a specific group of patients.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
• Precept new employees as assigned.
• Demonstrate competency in using equipment essential to caring for the indicated patient age groups.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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