Registered Nurse; RN; Progressive Care Unit; PCU; St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital - PRN

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care (Step down) – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

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

RNs in the Weekend Only program work between Friday at 3 p.m. to Monday 7 a.m. will receive a Weekend Program differential for each eligible hour worked. The RN is paid at a percentage above his/her base pay to equal an additional 4 hours for each 12-hour shift they work. The RN can pick up additional shifts Monday to Thursday paid at their base pay rate in addition to any shift differential or incentive pay if that is applicable.

Must work 24 hours within a 6 week period

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) and will accept new grads.
• 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 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, HAS/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.

Department:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Elizabeth Boardman - Intermediate 4W