Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg 4W - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health • Lorain, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse I (CN I) functions as the leader of the Care Delivery Team and is responsible for directing 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 essential to using the equipment involved in caring 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.

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

Responsibilities

• Direct care for a team of patients as leader of the Care Delivery Team.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
• Demonstrate competency in using equipment utilized to care for the indicated patient age groups.
• Complete the general and unit-specific orientation, hospital probationary period, and Orientation Checklist.
• Obtain and 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