Staff Nurse, RN - 2 West - CCU Stepdown (Days)
Company: Licking Memorial Hospital
Location: Newark
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description RN, STAFF NURSE 2 West Licking
Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare
organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and
well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898,
LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to
the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility
provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from
life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home
healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services,
including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.
When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local
community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a
unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of
your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in
a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of
your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of
our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
ensures that every member of our community is served with respect
and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient
safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a
passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who
strive to improve the health of the community. Position Summary A
clinical competent registered professional nurse who delivers
patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning,
intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Prescribes, delegates
and coordinates the nursing care provided to patients throughout
the health system. Effectively interacts with the patient,
significant others, and health care team members while maintaining
the standards of professional nursing. Responsibilities Acquire and
maintain current knowledge of all equipment and
procedures/treatments generally used in the care of critical
patients. Safely and accurately administer medications within the
scope of RN practice. Document/Communicate pertinent information
regarding patient condition. Provide direction and supervision to
LPNs, POCTs and other ancillary staff Assist physician with
invasive/ non-invasive procedures performed on the nursing unit.
Perform crisis intervention. Monitor and ensure the accurate and
timely completion of physician orders. Administer and monitor
Critical Care drugs safely/accurately. Perform defibrillation,
cardioversion, and external pacing effectively/safely. Perform
other duties as requested. Requirements Current R.N. licensure in
Ohio (must be maintained) Current CPR card and maintain
Obtain/maintain ECG rhythm recognition. Ability to formulate
nursing care plans Obtain ACLS within six months and maintain
Maintain knowledge of new technology and equipment Ability to work
independently Successful candidate must have excellent critical
thinking skills LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may
require specific annual education related to specialty
certifications and standards. Licking Memorial Health Systems is an
equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state,
federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems
does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion,
color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual
orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability,
family medical history or genetic information, political
affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors
protected by law.
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