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

Company: Mercy Health
Location: Lima
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.2024/2025 New Grad RNsPositions available on Med Surg, Stepdown & ICUFull-Time Days or NightsSign On Bonus up to $10,000Can make offers up to 6 months prior to graduation!Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionDelivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patients 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 FunctionsIn 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 departmentsActs as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the departmentIncorporates the professional practice model into care deliveryEmployment QualificationsEducation Qualifications - List the minimum education, training, and experience required to perform the essential functions of the position.Required Minimum Education:2 Year/ Associates DegreeSpecialty/Major:NursingPreferred Education:4 year/ Bachelors DegreeSpecialty/Major:NursingLicensing/ 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 dateLicensure/Certification Preferred:Hold national certification in clinical specialty or leadership within 6 months of eligibilityMinimum QualificationsMinimum 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 outcomesOther Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more*Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusAll 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 Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.comby Jobble

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