Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Lorain Hospital
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse II (CN II) functions as the leader of the Care Delivery Team and is responsible for directing care for a team of patients in the Intensive Care Unit at Lorain Hospital. The role demonstrates clinical competency and nursing leadership while coordinating nursing care for a defined group of patients. Care includes independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. The nurse precepts new employees as assigned and demonstrates competency in using equipment needed to care for the indicated patient age groups. CN II is the competent Staff Nurse level and the second step of Mercy’s Clinical Ladder.
Requirements
- Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing.
- Current Ohio state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
- Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and the hospital probationary period, including the Orientation Checklist.
- 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 for a variety of patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with people of 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.
- Demonstrate competency in using equipment essential to care for the indicated patient age groups.
- Complete general and unit-specific orientation, the hospital probationary period, and the Orientation Checklist.
- Maintain at least 12 contact hours of continuing education annually, including Fire Safety and CPR recertification.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
