Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Perrysburg Medical Center

Mercy Health • Perrysburg, OH

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About The Position

The Emergency Room Registered Nurse delivers exceptional nursing care by assessing patient status, determining the priority of patients’ problems and needs, implementing clinical nursing interventions, and developing and carrying out patient care plans to improve outcomes. The role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, a diverse clinical skillset, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

The nurse cares for groups of patients in a fast-paced, high-intensity emergency setting as part of an interprofessional team. Patients range from short-stay cases to trauma. The nurse coordinates care across hospital departments, administers medications in accordance with applicable state practice requirements and organizational policies, and evaluates and updates care plans to support expected outcomes.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate’s or bachelor’s degree program in Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• At least one year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS or ACLS and PALS are preferred at hire; certifications must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experience.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record training.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and determine the priority of patients’ problems and needs.
• Implement clinical nursing interventions and develop and perform patient care plans.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support individual patient and population outcomes.
• Care for groups of patients in a fast-paced, high-intensity setting.
• Evaluate, update, and revise care plans to facilitate planned and expected outcomes.
• Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Provide care to a broad spectrum of patients, from short-stay patients to trauma patients.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• 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: Associate degree