New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Stepdown - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - The Jewish Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Deer Park, OH

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About The Position

The Progressive Care (Stepdown) Registered Nurse (RN) delivers nursing care to patients in the ICU stepdown/Progressive Care Unit. The role uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, prioritize patient problems and needs, develop and carry out care plans, improve outcomes, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The RN also serves as a link between Medical-Surgical and ICU units.

The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts initial and ongoing assessments; analyzes assessment data; creates and implements plans of care; and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The RN coordinates care across hospital departments, advocates for patient safety through quality improvement activities, and administers medications according to applicable practice requirements and organizational policies. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• One year of RN experience is listed as required; new graduates are welcome to apply.
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support is preferred at hire; certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS is required within six 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 (preferred).
• BLS or ACLS certification at hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and prioritize patients’ problems and needs.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes.
• Provide care as a service line between Medical-Surgical and ICU units.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze data, create and implement plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments as a point of contact.
• Advocate for patient safety by participating in departmental quality improvement.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed