What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) - St. Joseph Warren Hospital position at Mercy Health BSMH?
Unit Information:
The Intermediate Care (IMC) Unit is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our award-winning team. Our 30-bed unit includes 14 private rooms and 8 semi-private rooms, and we provide care for a diverse patient population including those with cardiac and pulmonary conditions, as well as patients experiencing surgical complications. Unique to our unit, we are one of the few areas outside of the ICU that cares for ventilator-dependent patients with tracheostomies. We strive to maintain a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio to ensure safe, high-quality care and support for our staff. The IMC team is a dynamic mix of experience levels, from new graduate nurses to professionals with over 30 years of service. We are proud recipients of the Daisy Team Award, recognizing our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care. If you’re looking to build your skills in a high-acuity environment while being supported by a collaborative and knowledgeable team, we would love to welcome you to the IMC family.
Mercy Health
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care (Step down) – St. Joseph Warren Hospital
Job Summary:
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
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:
- 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)
- New or Upcoming Graduate RNs Welcome to Apply!
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, HSA/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.
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