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

Mercy Health
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Dec 2025

About the role

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

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