Registered Nurse (RN) - MedSurg - Oncology - Lorain Hospital

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Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose : to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

This is a Collective Bargaining Unit Position.

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

Neonatal and Pediatric Life Support are strongly encouraged

Working Conditions

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

A medium-heavy physical workload demand based on a CHP Industrial Rehab. Standard Work Classification Table adapted from the US DOT Dictionary of Occupational

Titles

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

Shift / Schedule

Full Time - Scheduled for 36 weekly hours

Shift Time - 7pm-730am

This position will have scheduled shifts every other weekend.

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

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

Who we are

We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

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.

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