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

Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

18h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care (Step down) unit at West Hospital delivers nursing care to patients in a progressive care setting, serving as a service line between Med-Surg and ICU. The RN assesses patient status, determines the priority of patient problems and needs, develops and carries out patient care plans to improve outcomes, and helps ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

The role works with an interdisciplinary care team and coordinates care across hospital departments. The RN conducts initial and ongoing assessments, analyzes assessment data, plans and implements treatment, and evaluates its effectiveness. The RN also advocates for patient safety, participates in departmental quality improvement, and administers medications in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.

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 certification from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
• ACLS certification is required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• 6 months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• BLS or ACLS certification at hire.

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 a plan of care; implement treatment; 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 state practice requirements 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed