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

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Lorain, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse I (CN I) functions as the leader of a 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 needed to care for the indicated patient age groups. CN I is the entry step on the Mercy (CHP) Clinical Ladder, with one year to progress to the CN II level.

This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position in the Intensive Care Unit at Lorain Hospital. The schedule is nights, 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and holiday. The position is in a collective bargaining unit.

Requirements

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse licensure.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and the hospital probationary period.
• 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 from varying backgrounds.
• Ability to meet the position’s moderate physical exertion requirements and occasional exposure to adverse conditions.

Responsibilities

• Direct care for a team of patients as leader of the Care Delivery Team, using a CN II as a resource.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
• Demonstrate competency in using equipment required for the care of indicated patient age groups.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.
• Complete the orientation checklist and required general and unit-specific orientation and hospital probationary period.
• Maintain at least 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