Registered Nurse (RN) - Recovery Room (PACU) - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health • Lorain, OH

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About The Position

The Clinical Nurse II (CN II) serves as the leader of the Care Delivery Team and directs care for a team of patients. The role demonstrates clinical competency and nursing leadership while coordinating nursing care for a designated patient group. Care includes independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. The nurse may precept new employees and demonstrates competency in using equipment essential to the care of the indicated patient age groups. CN II is the competent Staff Nurse level and the second step of the Mercy Clinical Ladder. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position in the Recovery Room (PACU) at Lorain Hospital, with on-call duties.

Requirements

• Graduate of a state-accredited school of nursing.
• Current Ohio RN licensure.
• Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and the hospital probationary period, including completion of the Orientation Checklist.
• Maintain at least 12 contact hours of continuing education annually, including Fire Safety and CPR recertification.
• ACLS certification is required.
• Theoretical knowledge combined with clinical experience providing nursing care to a variety of patients.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with people from varying backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Care Delivery Team and direct care for a team of patients.
• Coordinate nursing care for a specific group of patients.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
• Precept new employees as assigned.
• Use equipment essential to the care of the indicated patient age groups.
• 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, 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