Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health • Lorain, OH

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About The Position

The Clinical Nurse II (CN II) functions as the leader of the Care Delivery Team and directs care for a team of patients. The role demonstrates clinical competency and nursing leadership while coordinating nursing care for a specific patient group. Care includes independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. The nurse precepts new employees as assigned and demonstrates competency in using equipment essential to the care of the indicated patient age groups. CN II is the competent Staff Nurse level and the second step of the Mercy Clinical Ladder.

This is a full-time, collective bargaining unit position in the Emergency Department at Lorain Hospital, scheduled for 36 hours per week. The shift is 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with weekend and holiday rotation and eight hours of on-call duty per month. The position requires a moderate level of physical exertion and occasional exposure to adverse conditions.

Requirements

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Current Ohio RN licensure.
• Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and the hospital probationary period, including the Orientation Checklist.
• Maintain a minimum of 12 annual contact hours of continuing education, including Fire Safety and CPR recertification.
• ACLS certification is required.
• Theoretical knowledge combined with clinical experience providing nursing care to a variety of patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with people from varying backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Direct care for a team of patients as leader of the Care Delivery Team.
• Coordinate nursing care for a specific group of patients.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
• Precept new employees as assigned.
• Demonstrate competency in the use of equipment essential to caring 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 recertification.
• Work weekend and holiday rotations and complete eight hours of on-call duty per month.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed