Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care - Cardiac - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health Nursing Role

Join us in serving the Lorain community through meaningful careers in Nursing roles. Our dedicated care teams are committed to creating an environment where associates thrive, clinicians choose to practice and individuals turn for trusted, compassionate care. Every day, we're grounded in dignity, respect and in service of our Mission. Discover healthcare career opportunities in Lorain where your passion meets purpose with Mercy Health.

Come be apart of the Mercy Family. Mercy offers:

• Sign on Bonus up to 10K
• Competitive Paid Time Off Accrual
• Continuing Education Paid Assistance through Guild
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Referral Bonus Incentive Program
• Flexible Self-Scheduling
• and more!

Shift/Schedule

Full-Time - 36 Scheduled weekly hours

Every other weekend and holiday

General Summary

Assumes the responsibility for caring for a group of complex patients requiring an initial assessment and ongoing monitoring of their condition. Demonstrates clinical competency, evidence of nursing leadership, and coordinates the nursing care of a specific group of patients. Nursing care reflects independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. Precepts new employees as assigned. Demonstrates competencies in the use of equipment essential in the care of patient age groups as indicated. A CN II is the second step of the Mercy (CHP) Clinical Ladder. This is the competent Staff Nurse level.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills, Etc.

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing
• Current licensure from the state of Ohio as an RN
• Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and hospital probationary period. Completes Orientation Checklist.
• Obtains/maintains a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually which includes Fire Safety and BLS/CPR Recertification
• Must have theoretical knowledge combined with clinical experience in providing nursing care for a variety of patients. Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing with people of varying backgrounds
• Obtain ACLS certification within 6 months of assignment to the ER and maintain certification
• Obtains/maintains BLS/CPR recertification

Working Conditions

Moderate level of physical exertion required. Occasional exposure to adverse conditions.

Reporting Relationships

Responsible to Nurse Manager, or in his/her absence, the Administrative Supervisor. May receive direct instructions from Charge Nurse or Director.

Workers supervised: Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.