Head Nurse - Obstetrics jobs in Lorain, OH

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

This is a Collective Bargaining Unit Position.

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 (CHP) Clinical Ladder.  This is the competent Staff Nurse level.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills, Etc.

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing
• Current licensure from the state of Ohio as an RN
• Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and hospital probationary period.  Completes Orientation Checklist.
• Obtains/maintains a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually which includes Fire Safety and BLS/CPR Recertification
• 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 BLS/CPR recertification
• Neonatal and Pediatric Life Support are strongly encouraged

Working Conditions

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

A medium-heavy physical workload demand based on a CHP Industrial Rehab. Standard Work Classification Table adapted from the US DOT Dictionary of Occupational

Titles

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

Schedule/Shifts

Full Time - Scheduled for 36 weekly hours

Shift Time - 7am-7pm

This position will have scheduled shifts every 3rd weekend.