Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Lorain, OH

5h

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 for the indicated patient age groups. CN I is the entry step to the Mercy (CHP) Clinical Ladder, and the nurse has one year to progress to CN II.

Requirements

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse licensure.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Theoretical knowledge combined with beginning-level clinical experience providing nursing care to 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.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
• Demonstrate competency in using equipment for the indicated patient age groups.
• Complete the orientation checklist and successfully complete general and unit-specific orientation and the hospital probationary period.
• Maintain a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually, including Fire Safety and CPR/BLS recertification.
• Progress from CN I to CN II within one year.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree