Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - Allen Hospital

Mercy Health • Oberlin, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a competent Staff Nurse (CN II), the second step of the Mercy Clinical Ladder. The role provides care for a group of complex patients, including initial assessment and ongoing monitoring. The nurse independently assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care addressing patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs; coordinates nursing care; demonstrates clinical competency and nursing leadership; and precepts new employees as assigned. The position also requires competency in equipment used to care for the relevant patient age groups.

This is a full-time Med/Surg Unit position at Allen Medical Center, scheduled for 36 hours per week on a 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. shift. Work is required every other weekend and holiday. The position is in a collective bargaining unit. The nurse is responsible to the Nurse Manager or, in that person’s absence, the Administrative Supervisor, and may receive direct instructions from a Charge Nurse or Director. Workers supervised include Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.

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 completion of the Orientation Checklist.
• At least 12 contact hours of continuing education annually, including Fire Safety and BLS/CPR recertification.
• Theoretical knowledge combined with clinical experience providing nursing care to a variety of patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with people of varying backgrounds.
• ACLS certification within six months of assignment to the ER and maintenance of certification.
• Obtain and maintain BLS/CPR recertification.

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Life Support is strongly encouraged.
• Pediatric Life Support is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor a group of complex patients.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care responsive to patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
• Coordinate nursing care for a specific group of patients.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and evidence of nursing leadership.
• Precept new employees as assigned.
• Demonstrate competency in equipment essential to caring for the indicated patient age groups.
• Complete general and unit-specific orientation, the hospital probationary period, and the Orientation Checklist.
• Obtain and maintain at least 12 contact hours of continuing education annually, including Fire Safety and BLS/CPR recertification.
• Obtain ACLS certification within six months of assignment to the ER and maintain certification.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed