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

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.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med-Surg - Telemetry - Observation – Mercy Health

Full-Time or Part-Time

Days or Nights

Could be eligible for a sign-on bonus!

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)

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission 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, 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 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