Registered Nurse (RN) – Coronary Care Unit (CCU) – St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Health BSMH • Bath Township, OH

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About The Position

The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse position delivers nursing care to patients, assesses patient status, and serves as a service line between Med-Surg and ICU units. The nurse determines priorities for patient problems and needs, develops and carries out care plans to improve outcomes, and ensures a safe, therapeutic environment.

The role works with the interdisciplinary care team and coordinates care across hospital departments. It includes initial and ongoing assessments, planning and implementing treatment, evaluating its effectiveness, advocating for patient safety through quality improvement, and administering medications in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
• Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred).
• BLS or ACLS certification preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, create plans 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 in accordance with the State of Practice 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. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed