Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (Stepdown) - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Progressive Care (Stepdown) Registered Nurse position at Springfield Regional Medical Center delivers nursing care to patients in a progressive care setting, serving as a link between Med-Surg and ICU units. The nurse assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, and develops and carries out care plans to improve outcomes while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

The role involves collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team; conducting initial and ongoing assessments; analyzing assessment data; planning, implementing, and evaluating treatment; coordinating care across hospital departments; advocating for patient safety through quality improvement; and administering medications in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

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

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• At least 1 year of RN experience.
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
• ACLS certification is required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status using strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Prioritize patients’ problems and needs.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, create plans of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Serve as a point of contact for patient care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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