Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics Med-Surg - St. Rita's Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking an RN for the Med-Surg unit at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. The role emphasizes patient assessment, care planning, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality nursing care.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in nursing (preferred) and at least 1 year of RN experience, with licensure as an RN in the state. BLS is preferred upon hire, with ACLS acceptable in lieu of BLS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)
• One year of RN experience (required)
• Six months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS preferred upon hire; ACLS acceptable in lieu of BLS

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status using strong organizational and leadership skills
• Provide care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses
• Implement clinical nursing interventions
• Develop and monitor patient care plans
• Ensure a safe, therapeutic environment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team
• Collect vital signs and administer IV medications
• Document and revise care plans as needed
• Administer medications safely per policy

Skills

Leadership

Patient assessment

Vital signs

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

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

Job Summary

• 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
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Work Experience

• One year of RN experience (required)
• Six months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/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.

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 Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, please email [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail].