Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Lorain, OH

5h

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse II (CN II) functions as the leader of the Care Delivery Team and is responsible for directing care for a team of patients. The role demonstrates clinical competency and nursing leadership while coordinating nursing care for a specific group of patients. Nursing care includes independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. The CN II precepts new employees as assigned and demonstrates competency in using equipment essential to caring for the indicated patient age groups. CN II is the second step of the Mercy Clinical Ladder and represents the competent Staff Nurse level.

This is a full-time, collective bargaining unit position in the Emergency Department at Lorain Hospital, with 36 scheduled weekly hours. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with weekend and holiday rotation and eight hours of on-call time per month.

Requirements

• Graduate from a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Current Ohio RN licensure.
• Successfully complete 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 CPR recertification.
• ACLS is required.
• Have theoretical knowledge combined with clinical experience providing nursing care to a variety of patients.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with people of varying backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Care Delivery Team and direct care for a team of patients.
• Coordinate nursing care for a specific group of patients.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for 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 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