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

About the role

Mercy Health is a faith-based and patient-focused organization that exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care, fostering a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• 1 year of RN experience (required)

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)
• 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)
• 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)