New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (Step down) - Fairfield Hospital

Mercy Health • Fairfield, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care Unit (Step Down) at Fairfield Hospital delivers nursing care to patients in a progressive care setting, serving as a link between Med-Surg and ICU units. The nurse assesses patient status, prioritizes problems and needs, develops and carries out care plans to improve outcomes, and helps maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

The role includes coordinating care across hospital departments and working with an interdisciplinary care team. The nurse performs initial and ongoing assessments, analyzes assessment data, plans and implements treatment, and evaluates its effectiveness. Medications must be administered safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.

This is a 30-hour-per-week night-shift position. Mercy Health describes itself as a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, stewardship, collaboration, excellence, and respect.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), or status as an RN applicant.
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required before providing direct patient care if not already held; certification must be obtained from an approved source.
• ACLS certification is required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
• BLS or ACLS certification at hire (preferred).
• Previous experience as an LPN or Patient Care Technician/CNA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments; analyze assessment data; create and implement plans of care; and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination across hospital departments.
• Participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement as a patient safety advocate.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assess patient status, prioritize patient problems and needs, and develop and perform care plans to improve outcomes.
• Help ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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