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Mercy Health

Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care (Step down) - West Hospital

Mercy Health, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care (Step down) - West Hospital Join Mercy Health as a

Registered Nurse (RN)

in Progressive Care (Step down) at West Hospital. Mercy Health is a faith‑based, patient‑focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well‑being of all people in mind, body and spirit through compassionate, collaborative care.

Shift 7:00 pm – 7:30 am (Step‑down shift)

Sign‑on Bonus

RNs with 1 year prior experience in specialty: up to $15,000

New‑grad RNs: up to $10,000

Job Summary The Progressive Care (Step down) RN provides exceptional nursing care, acting as the liaison between Med‑Surg and ICU units, assessing patient status, prioritizing needs, developing and implementing care plans, and ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

Essential Functions

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyze data, create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate effectiveness

Serve as point of contact for patients’ care coordination across hospital departments

Act as a patient‑safety advocate through ongoing quality improvement activities

Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice and organizational policies

Perform other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Certifications

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

BLS Basic Life Support

ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required within 6 months of hire)

Experience

Minimum 1 year RN experience (required)

Preferred 6 months RN experience in an acute‑care hospital setting

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 and professional development support

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mercy Health by 2x.

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 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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