Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health • Lorain, OH

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

This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position in Obstetrics at Lorain Hospital. The shift is 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; the schedule includes every third weekend, every other holiday, and required on-call coverage. The position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

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 for a variety of patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with people from varying backgrounds.
• Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and the hospital probationary period.
• Completion of the Orientation Checklist.
• Maintain a minimum of 12 annual continuing education contact hours, including Fire Safety and CPR/BLS recertification.

Nice To Haves

• NRP certification.
• STABLE certification.
• NCC EFM certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Care Delivery Team and direct care for a team of patients, using a CN II as a resource.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
• Demonstrate competency in using equipment needed to care for the indicated patient age groups.
• Complete general and unit-specific orientation, the hospital probationary period, and the Orientation Checklist.
• Maintain at least 12 contact hours of continuing education annually, including Fire Safety and CPR/BLS recertification.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.

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