Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (Step down) - West Hospital

Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) delivers nursing care to patients in a progressive care unit, serving as a level of care between Med-Surg and ICU. The RN assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, develops and carries out care plans to improve outcomes, and helps maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts initial and ongoing assessments; analyzes assessment data; creates and implements plans of care; and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The position coordinates patient care across hospital departments and advocates for patient safety through ongoing departmental quality improvement. The RN administers medications in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• At least 1 year of RN experience.
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required before direct patient care, from an approved source; ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
• At least 6 months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• BLS or ACLS certification at hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients initially and on an ongoing basis, analyze assessment data, create and implement plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Prioritize patients’ problems and needs and develop and perform care plans to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments as a point of contact.
• Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Administer medications in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Help ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

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