Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital - Intermediate Care Unit 2
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
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: 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)
Benefits
As a Bon Secours 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.