Registered Nurse - New Grad - St. Rita's Medical Center
Mercy HealthAbout the role
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Work 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
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