Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery - Lorain Hospital

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40Work Shift : Days / Afternoons (United States of America)New Hires Eligible for *Sign On Bonus*This is a Collective Bargaining Unit Position.

General SummaryFunctioning as the leader of the Care Delivery Team, the Clinical Nurse II (CN II) assumes the responsibility of directing care for a team of patients.

He / she 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 (MERCY) 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.

ACLS is required.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.Working ConditionsModerate level of physical exertion required.

Occasional exposure to adverse conditions.Reporting RelationshipsResponsible 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 AssistantsShift / ScheduleFull Time - Scheduled for 40 Weekly Hours (10 hour shifts)Shift Time - VariableSome On Call requiredMercy 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.

Department : Inpatient Surgery - LorainIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.

4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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.

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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 [email protected].