
Registered Nurse (RN) New to Practice - Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) - Lourdes Hospital
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The New Grad Progressive Care Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to patients in the Progressive Care (Step down) unit at Lourdes Hospital. The role assesses patient status, prioritizes patient needs, develops and implements care plans, and supports safe, therapeutic care. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, coordinates care across hospital departments, and administers medications. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred but not required.
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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.
New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care (Step down) – Lourdes Hospital
Job Summary:
The New Grad Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:
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Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
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Acting as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units
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Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs
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Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
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Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment
Essential Functions:
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Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
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Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness
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Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments
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Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department
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Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures
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Other duties as assigned
Education:
- Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)
Certifications:
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Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or RN applicant
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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:
- Previous experience as an LPN or Patient Care Tech/CNA (preferred)
As a Bon Secours 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
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Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
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Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
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Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
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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 Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . 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]
How this job compares
Set against the 58,990 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Kentucky median$107–118K/yr633 salary ranges
- Kentucky median$7/hr698 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,563 open Registered Nurse jobs in Kentucky and 58,990 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Kentucky
- Aya Healthcare, Inc.583 open
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- Experience
- Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (29,139 postings).
- Education
- 4,017 of the 58,990 open Registered Nurse jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pay, requirements and demand for Registered Nurse jobs
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