Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - Allen Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Oberlin, OH

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse assumes responsibility for caring for a group of complex patients who require an initial assessment and ongoing monitoring. The nurse demonstrates clinical competency and nursing leadership, and coordinates care for a designated patient group. Care includes independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. The nurse precepts new employees as assigned and demonstrates competency in using equipment needed to care for the relevant patient age groups. CN II is the second step of the Mercy (CHP) Clinical Ladder and represents the competent Staff Nurse level.

This is a full-time position with 36 scheduled weekly hours, working 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and holiday. The position is in a collective bargaining unit.

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

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal and Pediatric Life Support are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Care for a group of complex patients, performing initial assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Coordinate nursing care for a designated group of patients.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and nursing leadership.
• Precept new employees as assigned.
• Demonstrate competency in using equipment essential to caring for the relevant patient age groups.
• Maintain required continuing education and certifications.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed