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

Mercy Health • Lima, OH

10h • 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 Employment Qualifications Education Qualifications - List the minimum education, training, and experience required to perform the essential functions of the position. Required Minimum Education: 2 Year/ Associates Degree Specialty/Major: Nursing Preferred Education: 4 year/ Bachelors Degree Specialty/Major: Nursing Licensing/ Certification - If registration, certification or licensure is required, include the name of the accrediting or licensing body. 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 Licensure/Certification Preferred: Hold national certification in clinical specialty or leadership within 6 months of eligibility Minimum Qualifications Minimum Years and Type of Experience: Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 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 Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson 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 • 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 Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department: It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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 Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, 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]. We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

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
• Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

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
• 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

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