Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Lorain, OH

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About The Position

The Clinical Nurse I (CN I) functions as the leader of the Care Delivery Team and directs care for a team of patients, using the CN II as a resource. Nursing care includes independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. The nurse demonstrates competencies in using equipment for the indicated patient age groups. CN I is the entry step to the Mercy (CHP) Clinical Ladder, and the nurse has one year to progress to the CN II level.

This is a full-time, collective bargaining unit position with 36 scheduled hours per week. The shift is 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The schedule includes every third weekend and every other holiday, and on-call availability is required.

The position requires a moderate level of physical exertion and occasional exposure to adverse conditions. The nurse is responsible to the Nurse Manager or, in their absence, the Administrative Supervisor, and may receive direct instructions from a CN II or Charge Nurse. Workers supervised include Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.

Requirements

• Graduate from a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse licensure.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Successfully complete general and unit-specific orientation and the hospital probationary period.
• Maintain a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually, including Fire Safety and CPR/BLS recertification.
• Theoretical knowledge combined with beginning-level clinical experience providing nursing care to a variety of patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with people of varying backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• NRP certification preferred.
• STABLE certification preferred.
• NCC EFM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Care Delivery Team and direct care for a team of patients, using a CN II as a resource.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
• Demonstrate competencies in using equipment for the indicated patient age groups.
• Complete the general and unit-specific orientation, hospital probationary period, and Orientation Checklist.
• Maintain at least 12 contact hours of continuing education annually, including Fire Safety and CPR/BLS recertification.
• 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.
• Backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed