Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho - Neuro - 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 is responsible for directing 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 role requires demonstrating competencies in the use of equipment used to care for the indicated patient age groups. CN I is the entry step on 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 weekly hours, working 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and every other weekend and holiday. The role reports to the Nurse Manager or, in their absence, the Administrative Supervisor. Direct instructions may also come from a CN II or Charge Nurse. The position supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.

Mercy Health offers benefits that may vary based on market and employment status. Listed offerings include competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, 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.

Requirements

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse licensure.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and the hospital probationary period.
• Completion of the Orientation Checklist.
• At least 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 for a variety of patients.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with people of varying backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Direct care for a team of patients as the leader of the Care Delivery Team, using the CN II as a resource.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
• Demonstrate competencies in using equipment for the care of the indicated patient age groups.
• Complete the Orientation Checklist and successfully complete general and unit-specific orientation and the hospital probationary period.
• Obtain and 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, and referral bonuses.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed