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

Mercy Health • 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 directs care for a team of patients, using a CN II as a resource. Nursing care includes independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. The nurse demonstrates competency in equipment used to care 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.

This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week role in the Emergency Department at Lorain Hospital. The scheduled 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. This is a collective bargaining unit position.

Requirements

• Graduate from a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Hold current Ohio Registered Nurse licensure and current BLS/CPR certification.
• Successfully complete general and unit-specific orientation and the hospital probationary period.
• Obtain and maintain at least 12 contact hours of continuing education annually, including Fire Safety and CPR/BLS recertification.
• Have theoretical knowledge and beginning-level clinical experience providing nursing care to a variety of patients.
• 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, using a CN II as a resource.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
• Demonstrate competency in the equipment used to care for the indicated patient age groups.
• Complete the orientation checklist and general and unit-specific orientation.

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