Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Step down – West Hospital

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 status

Acting as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units

Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs

Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes

Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness

Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments

Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department

Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Education

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)

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission 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 offer

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, 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 the market and employment status.

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 Employers, 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