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.Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center**Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced RNs**Full Time, Part Time, or PRN,Days and Nights Available

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med-Surg – Mercy St. Rita’s Medical Center

 

Job Summary:

The Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

·        Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status

·        Providing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses

·        Implementing clinical nursing interventions

·        Having a highly diverse medical skillset

·        Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes

·        Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

 

Essential Functions:

·        Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

·        Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, understand charting and assess patient condition

·        Ability to perform at a higher patient-to-nurse ratio

·        Evaluate, update and revise plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes

·        Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Mercy Health policies and procedures

·        Other duties as assigned

 

Education:

·        Diploma of Nursing or Associate of Nursing from an accredited nursing program

·        Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

 

Work Experience:

·        Previous RN experience on a similar nursing unit or Long-Term Care setting

 

Required Licensing & Certifications:

·        Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

·        Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain prior to direct patient care)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

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 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.com