Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Lorain Hospital
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse I) functions as the leader of the Care Delivery Team and directs care for a team of patients, using a Clinical Nurse 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 served. Clinical Nurse I is the entry step on the Mercy Clinical Ladder, and the nurse has one year to progress to the Clinical Nurse II level. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position on the Intensive Care Unit at Lorain Hospital. The schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every other weekend and holiday required. This is a collective bargaining unit position.
Requirements
- Graduate from a state-accredited school of nursing.
- Current Ohio Registered Nurse licensure.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and the hospital probationary period.
- 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 from varying backgrounds.
- Progress from Clinical Nurse I to Clinical Nurse II within one year.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Care Delivery Team and direct care for a team of patients, using a Clinical Nurse II as a resource.
- Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
- Demonstrate competency in the use of equipment for the patient age groups served.
- 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, and referral bonuses.
- 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.
- Backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
