Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Surgery - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • 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 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 in using equipment for the patient age groups indicated. CN I is the entry step on the Mercy (CHP) Clinical Ladder, and the CN I has one year to progress to CN II.

This is a full-time, 40-scheduled-hour-per-week position with 10-hour shifts and on-call duties. It is a collective bargaining unit position. The role is responsible to the Nurse Manager or, in that person’s absence, the Administrative Supervisor. Direct instructions may also come from a CN II or Charge Nurse. The position supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.

Requirements

• Graduate from a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse licensure.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Successfully complete general and unit-specific orientation and the hospital probationary period.
• Complete the Orientation Checklist.
• Obtain and maintain a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually, including Fire Safety and CPR/BLS recertification.
• Have theoretical knowledge combined with beginning-level clinical experience providing nursing care for a variety of patients.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with people of varying backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Direct care for a team of patients as leader of the Care Delivery Team, using the CN II as a resource.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
• Demonstrate competency in using equipment for the patient age groups indicated.
• 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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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