Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - The Jewish Hospital

Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Progressive Care (step-down) Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to patients by assessing patient status, prioritizing patient problems and needs, developing and carrying out care plans, and supporting safe, therapeutic care. The role serves as a connection between Med-Surg and ICU units and coordinates care across hospital departments.

This position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on nights and is described as Monday through Friday staffing a swing unit that opens and closes. When the unit is closed, the RN will float to other departments. RN inpatient experience is required.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• One year of RN experience is required.
• RN inpatient experience is required.
• BLS or ACLS certification must be obtained from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
• ACLS is required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred, but not required.
• Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• BLS or ACLS certification preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status using strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Determine the priority of patients’ problems and needs.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, create and implement plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments and serve as a point of contact.
• Participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement as a patient safety advocate.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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