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Registered Nurse (RN) — Med Surg - Oncology — Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health·Lorain, Ohio

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 13 days ago
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About the role

The Registered Nurse functions as the leader of the Care Delivery Team, directing patient care and performing independent assessments. They are responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs of patients.

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

New Hires eligible for 8K Sign On Bonus - With 1 year of RN Experience

This is a collective bargaining unit position

General Summary

Functioning as the leader of the Care Delivery Team, the Clinical Nurse I (CN I) assumes the responsibility of directing care for a team of patients, using the CN II as a resource.

The nursing care reflects independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.

Demonstrates competencies essential in the use of all equipment utilized in the care of patient age groups as indicated.

A CN I is the entry step to the Mercy (CHP) Clinical Ladder.

The CN I has one year to progress to the CN II level.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills, Etc.

  • Graduation from a state-accredited school of nursing.
  • Current licensure from the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse and current BLS/CPR certification.
  • Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and hospital probationary period.
  • Completes Orientation Checklist.
  • Obtains/maintains a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually which includes Fire Safety & CPR/BLS Recertification.
  • Must have theoretical knowledge combined with beginning level clinical experience in providing nursing care for a variety of patients.
  • Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing with people of varying backgrounds.

Working Conditions

Moderate level of physical exertion required. Occasional exposure to adverse conditions.

Reporting Relationships

  • Responsible to Nurse Manager, or in his/her absence, the Administrative Supervisor. May receive direct instructions from CN II or Charge Nurse.
  • Workers supervised: Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.

Full-Time - 36 Scheduled Weekly Hours

7p-7: 30a

Every other weekend and holiday.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health [https://careers.mercy.com/us/en/lifeatmercy?utm_source=job_description] associate, you’re part of a Misson 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, HAS/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.

Department

Med/Surg Unit - Lorain - 4 West

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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 Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com [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 [recruitment@mercy.com].

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from a state-accredited school of nursing and hold a current Ohio Registered Nurse license. A current BLS/CPR certification is required, along with the ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.

  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Nursing
  • Patient care
  • CPR certification
  • Team collaboration
  • BLS certification
  • Patient assessment
  • Care planning
  • Clinical leadership
  • Oncology nursing
  • Med-Surg nursing

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Lorain, Ohio
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Mercy Health

Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) is a global Catholic health ministry operating in the United States, Ireland and the Philippines. A $14 billion organization, BSMH delivers care and health services through 47 hospitals and a network of approximately 60,000 associates, including...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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