Registered Nurse - New Grad - St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Health • Lima, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: All Work Shifts (United States of America) New Grad RNs Positions available on the following units: Med Surg Ortho (7K) Med Surg Pediatrics (5E) Med Surg Renal Tele (6K) Med Surg Observation Tele (8AB) ICU Stepdown (4K) - Nights Only Coronary Care Unit (3B) Neuro Stepdown (4A) Hybrid (ICU & Stepdown) (4B) Behavioral Health (7E) Inpatient Rehab (8K) Full-Time Days or Nights Sign On Bonus up to $10,000 for select units Can make offers up to 6 months prior to graduation! Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members. Essential Job Functions In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, 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 Ohio Nursing Practice Act and 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 Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery

Requirements

• Required Minimum Education: 2 Year/ Associates Degree Specialty/Major: Nursing
• Licensure/Certification Required: Current nursing license in the State of Ohio and/or Kentucky or obtains RN license within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred, not required)
• If licensure requirement is not met due to OBN failure, license must be obtained within 60 days of fail date
• This position requires the incumbent to demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills for patients in identified disease-specific and age-specific populations served, understanding that departures from identified categories may be required at times to perpetuate positive clinical outcomes

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Education: 4 year/ Bachelors Degree Specialty/Major: Nursing
• Licensure/Certification Preferred: Hold national certification in clinical specialty or leadership within 6 months of eligibility

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment
• Identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs
• Evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care
• Coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities
• Coordinates the care provided by health team members
• 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 Ohio Nursing Practice Act and 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
• Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/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, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees