Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care (Step Down) - Fairfield Hospital

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!Scheduled Weekly Hours:20Work Shift:Nights (United States of America)Job Summary:The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient statusActing as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU unitsDetermining the priority of the patient's problems and needsDeveloping and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomesEnsuring a safe and therapeutic environmentEssential Functions:Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care teamConducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectivenessServes as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departmentsActs as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the departmentAdminister medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization's policies and proceduresOther duties as assignedEducation:* Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)Certifications:* Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)* BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care, ACLS required within 6 months of hire)Experience:* 1 year of RN experience (required)* 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.What we offerCompetitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discountsPaid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and eldersTuition assistance, professional development and continuing education supportBenefits may vary based on the market and employment status.Department:Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Fairfield - A2/2SIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health- Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.