Ambulatory Care Nurse: Patient Advocate & Care Coordinator

Mercy Home Health; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off & leave programs

Tuition assistance & professional dev

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking an RN to deliver direct patient care using the nursing process within an interdisciplinary team. You will assess patients, plan and implement care, and coordinate treatment across departments with a focus on safety and quality outcomes.

The role requires current Ohio RN licensure, strong clinical judgment, and commitment to patient advocacy. This is an on-site position with competitive pay and benefits that support career and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current state nursing license.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and develop a plan of care.
• Administer medications safely per state regulations and policies.
• Coordinate care across hospital departments and serve as patient safety advocate.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Care planning

Medication administration

Patient advocacy

Health education

Care coordination

Clinical documentation

Quality improvement

Resource stewardship

Critical thinking

Safety compliance

Communication

Leadership

Education

Associate of Nursing (required)

Diploma in Nursing (required)

Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking an RN to deliver direct patient care using the nursing process within an interdisciplinary team. You will assess patients, plan and implement care, and coordinate treatment across departments with a focus on safety and quality outcomes.

The role requires current Ohio RN licensure, strong clinical judgment, and commitment to patient advocacy. This is an on-site position with competitive pay and benefits that support career and personal growth.