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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

New Grads join our Grow Strong RN program! It is a 6 month experience that guides new to practice nurses through the critical first year, filling the gap between nursing school and real life practice. Our extensive training program provides comprehensive introduction to nursing practice, helps new nurses build their skills and knowledge. When you begin your nursing career here as an extern you will find clinical colleagues, preceptors and mentors who are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.

*Sign on bonus of $2,500 for a 2 year commitment

JOB SUMMARY:

This position works at the direction of the Registered Nurse providing patient care and general duties in the organization. Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s 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.

In 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 departments.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required: Obtain RN License within 90 days. If requirement not met due to board failure, must be obtained within 60 days of fail date. Failure to obtain within the extended period will result in immediate removal from position. BLS certification through American Heart Association is required.

Recent graduate of an approved nursing program.

Other knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Proper grammar and legible handwriting

WORKING CONDITIONS

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur; General office environment - works generally at a desk in a well-lighted, air conditioned office area, with moderate noise levels; May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids; Potential exposure to infectious organisms; May have periods of constant interruptions; Prolonged periods of working alone may occur

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS :

The Nurse Extern/Resident will be required to work on the unit/department to which they are hired as a Nurse Extern/Resident upon obtaining their RN licensure. If the student graduated from an ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) or a Diploma program, they are required to obtain their BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) within 5 years of employment.

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