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

Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care (Step down) unit at West Hospital delivers exceptional nursing care to patients. The role uses strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status and serves as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units. The RN determines the priority of patients’ problems and needs, develops and performs patient care plans to improve outcomes, and ensures 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 role coordinates patient care across hospital departments and advocates for patient safety through ongoing departmental quality improvement. Medication administration must follow the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.

The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred but not required. Current state RN licensure is required. 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. One year of RN experience is required; six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting is preferred.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• One year of RN experience.
• BLS or ACLS certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
• ACLS certification is required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status using strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Determine the priority of patients’ problems and needs.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, create and implement plans 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 and in accordance with the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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