Registered Nurse (RN) – Intermediate Care Unit – St. Joseph Warren Hospital
Bon Secours Mercy Health, Warren, OH, United States
Overview
Mercy Health
The Intermediate Care (IMC) Unit is 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.
Join our team today!
Sign-On and Benefits (Examples)
$7,500 Sign on Bonus for experienced nurse (Nights only, 2 year commitment)
Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives
Flexible Schedule
Paid Time Off
Referral Bonus programs
Excellent Health Benefits (UMR)
Unlimited Tuition Reimbursement through Guild Education (18 month commitment)
Shift/Schedule
Full Time: Scheduled for 36 Weekly Hours
Shift Time: All, Weekend-only options
This position will have scheduled shifts every other weekend
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. 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.
Position: RN – Progressive Care (Step down) – St. Joseph Warren Hospital
Summary Of Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position
The Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifying and determining the priority of patient’s problems
eeds, and evaluating the process and outcome of nursing care, all in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. The RN coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.
Essential Job Functions
Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness
Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures
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
Serves as patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics
Serves as a point of care with care coordination and family members or caregivers
Clinically manages patients with multi-system organ failure and/or multisystem trauma
Using the AACN Synergy Model, restores, supports, promotes, rehabilitates, or palliates to maintain the physiologic, psychologic, and psychosocial stability of patients across the lifespan
Synthesizes and prioritizes information to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient-focused action
Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions
Responds to the unique needs of the patients and families coping with illness or injury and advocates for their choices in quality of life
Practices in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)
BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire; ACLS required within 6 months of hire)
CCRN (preferred)
PCCN (preferred)
NIH Stroke Certification (preferred)
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)
Work Experience
1 year of RN experience (required)
6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)
Training
EPIC EHR training (preferred)
Critical Care Course (preferred)
Skills
Strong clinical knowledge and competency to provide evidence-based patient care
Performs comprehensive assessment of patient and psychosocial needs
Develops and prioritizes plan of care, applies nursing process
Collaborates with the care team and communicates effectively
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and inclusion
Maintains professionalism and accountability
Maintains patient safety and privacy
Knowledge of office and clinical technologies
Ability to communicate with patients considering their preferences
Compassionate, relationship-based approach to care
Ability to manage care of patients with chest tubes and hemodynamic monitoring
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads
Possible exposure to physical altercations, verbal abuse, and infectious materials
May require use of physical restraints
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
Universal precautions and infection control policies apply
Patient Population
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
What We Offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions
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
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 statements, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.
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Mercy Health
The Intermediate Care (IMC) Unit is 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.
Join our team today!
Sign-On and Benefits (Examples)
$7,500 Sign on Bonus for experienced nurse (Nights only, 2 year commitment)
Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives
Flexible Schedule
Paid Time Off
Referral Bonus programs
Excellent Health Benefits (UMR)
Unlimited Tuition Reimbursement through Guild Education (18 month commitment)
Shift/Schedule
Full Time: Scheduled for 36 Weekly Hours
Shift Time: All, Weekend-only options
This position will have scheduled shifts every other weekend
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. 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.
Position: RN – Progressive Care (Step down) – St. Joseph Warren Hospital
Summary Of Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position
The Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifying and determining the priority of patient’s problems
eeds, and evaluating the process and outcome of nursing care, all in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. The RN coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.
Essential Job Functions
Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness
Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures
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
Serves as patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics
Serves as a point of care with care coordination and family members or caregivers
Clinically manages patients with multi-system organ failure and/or multisystem trauma
Using the AACN Synergy Model, restores, supports, promotes, rehabilitates, or palliates to maintain the physiologic, psychologic, and psychosocial stability of patients across the lifespan
Synthesizes and prioritizes information to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient-focused action
Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions
Responds to the unique needs of the patients and families coping with illness or injury and advocates for their choices in quality of life
Practices in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)
BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire; ACLS required within 6 months of hire)
CCRN (preferred)
PCCN (preferred)
NIH Stroke Certification (preferred)
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)
Work Experience
1 year of RN experience (required)
6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)
Training
EPIC EHR training (preferred)
Critical Care Course (preferred)
Skills
Strong clinical knowledge and competency to provide evidence-based patient care
Performs comprehensive assessment of patient and psychosocial needs
Develops and prioritizes plan of care, applies nursing process
Collaborates with the care team and communicates effectively
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and inclusion
Maintains professionalism and accountability
Maintains patient safety and privacy
Knowledge of office and clinical technologies
Ability to communicate with patients considering their preferences
Compassionate, relationship-based approach to care
Ability to manage care of patients with chest tubes and hemodynamic monitoring
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads
Possible exposure to physical altercations, verbal abuse, and infectious materials
May require use of physical restraints
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
Universal precautions and infection control policies apply
Patient Population
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
What We Offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions
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
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 statements, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.
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