**THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION**

**Registered Nurse (RN)** **–** **Med Surg Unit** **–** **Lorain Hospital**

**General Summary**

Functioning as the leader of the Care Delivery Team, the Clinical Nurse II (CN II) assumes the responsibility of directing care for a team of patients.  He/she 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 (MERCY) Clinical Ladder. This is the competent Staff Nurse level.

**Minimum Knowledge and Skills, Etc.**

1. Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing.