Registered Nurse (RN) - 5th Floor Intermediate - St. Joseph Warren Hospital - Weekend Only

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Saint Joseph, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) position on the Progressive Care (Step down) unit at St. Joseph Warren Hospital delivers nursing care to patients in an intermediate-care setting. The RN assesses patient status, prioritizes patient needs, develops and carries out care plans, and works to improve patient outcomes while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. The role serves as a connection between Med-Surg and ICU units.

The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts initial and ongoing assessments; analyzes assessment data; plans and implements treatment; and evaluates its effectiveness. The role also coordinates care across hospital departments and advocates for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement. Medications must be administered safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

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 must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
• ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
• Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• BLS or ACLS certification at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status using organizational and leadership skills.
• Prioritize patients’ problems and needs.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze the data, create and implement plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement as a patient safety advocate.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed