Registered Nurse New to Practice (RN) - Coronary Care Unit (CCU) - St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Health BSMH • Bath Township, OH

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About The Position

The New Grad Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) position delivers nursing care to patients in a progressive care setting, serving as a service line between Med-Surg and ICU units. The RN assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, develops and performs care plans to improve outcomes, and ensures a safe and therapeutic environment.

The role includes collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team; conducting initial and ongoing assessments; analyzing assessment data; creating and implementing plans of care; evaluating treatment effectiveness; coordinating care across hospital departments; advocating for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement; and administering medications in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), or RN applicant.
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support is preferred at hire and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
• ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, create and implement a plan of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice 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 enhance and improve outcomes.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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