RN (Registered Nurse) Emergency Department (ER) Mercy Health Lorain

Company: Bon Secours Mercy Health
Location: Lorain
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Job Description:

**Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health**

New Hires Eligible for ***Sign On Bonus***

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 Regional Medical Center Clinical Ladder. This is the competent Staff Nurse level.

**Minimum Knowledge and Skills, Etc.**

1. Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing.

2. Current licensure from the state of Ohio as an RN.

3. Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and hospital probationary period. Completes Orientation Checklist.

4. Obtains/maintains a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually which includes Fire Safety and CPR Recertification.

5. 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 CPR recertification. Neonatal and Pediatric Life Support are strongly encouraged.

**Working Conditions**

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

**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

This is a Collective Bargaining Unit Position

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

**S** **cheduled Weekly Hours:**

36

**Work Shift:**

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

**Department:**

Emergency Department - Lorain

_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 Employer, 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_

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