Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (Stepdown) - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care (Stepdown) Unit at Springfield Regional Medical Center delivers nursing care to patients and serves as a link between the Med-Surg and ICU units. The role uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, prioritize patients’ problems and needs, develop and carry out care plans, and help ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.

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

The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred but not required. Applicants must hold current state RN licensure and have at least one year of RN experience. BLS or ACLS is preferred at hire; certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care, and ACLS is required within six months of hire.

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 is preferred at hire; certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
• ACLS certification is required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, create and implement a plan of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Assess patient status, prioritize patient problems and needs, and develop and perform patient care plans.
• Help ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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: Mid Level