Registered Nurse (RN) New to Practice - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital - Intermediate Care Unit 2

Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The New Grad Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) position at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients. The RN uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, serves as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units, determines the priority of patient problems and needs, develops and performs patient care plans to improve outcomes, and ensures a safe and therapeutic environment.

The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts initial and ongoing assessments; analyzes assessment data; creates and implements plans of care; and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The RN coordinates patient care across hospital departments, advocates for patient safety through ongoing departmental quality improvement, and administers medications according to applicable standards and organizational policies. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), or RN applicant.
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
• BLS or ACLS certification preferred at hire.
• Previous experience as an LPN or Patient Care Tech/CNA.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status using organizational and leadership skills.
• Serve as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units.
• Determine the priority of patient 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 and implement plans of care, 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 quality improvement in the department.
• Administer medications safely and consistently with the State of Practice and the organization’s 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed