Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - Allen Hospital
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg – Allen Hospital is a competent Staff Nurse (CN II), the second step of Mercy’s Clinical Ladder. The role involves caring for a group of complex patients through initial assessment and ongoing monitoring, and coordinating nursing care. Care includes independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. The nurse may precept new employees and must demonstrate competency in equipment used to care for the indicated patient age groups. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position on a 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. schedule, with every other weekend and holiday required. The role requires a moderate level of physical exertion and involves occasional exposure to adverse conditions. It has a medium-heavy physical workload classification. The position is responsible to the Nurse Manager, or, in that person's absence, the Administrative Supervisor. The nurse may receive direct instructions from a Charge Nurse or Director and supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.
Requirements
- Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing.
- Current Ohio licensure as a Registered Nurse.
- Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and the hospital probationary period, including completion of the Orientation Checklist.
- Obtain and maintain 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.
- 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
- Assess and monitor a group of complex patients.
- Coordinate nursing care for a specific group of patients.
- Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care addressing patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
- Precept new employees as assigned.
- Demonstrate competency in using equipment essential to caring for the indicated patient age groups.
- Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
