Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) 4WE - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital delivers nursing care to acute and critically ill patients who require intensive medical care. The role involves assessing patient status, identifying and prioritizing patient problems and needs, implementing clinical nursing interventions, developing and carrying out care plans to improve outcomes, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. The nurse works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team and uses clinical judgment and evidence-based practice to respond to changing patient conditions.

This is a full-time night position, scheduled for 36 hours per week, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The posting seeks experienced nurses with acute critical care experience. A bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred but not required. Current RN licensure is required. BLS or ACLS is preferred at hire and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within six months of hire. PALS is preferred at hire and is required instead of BLS/ACLS for pediatric units, with certification required before direct patient care.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• At least 1 year of RN experience.
• BLS or ACLS certification from an approved source before providing direct patient care; ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to assess and prioritize patient needs and use clinical judgment to provide evidence-based care.
• Scheduled full-time night work: 36 hours per week, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
• At least 6 months of RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department unit.
• BLS or ACLS certification at hire.
• PALS certification at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and prioritize patient problems and needs.
• Implement nursing interventions for acute and critically ill patients requiring intensive medical care.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct and analyze initial and ongoing patient assessments; create care plans, implement treatment, and evaluate its effectiveness.
• Synthesize and prioritize information to take immediate, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgment and inquiry.
• Anticipate and respond confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
• 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.
• 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