RN, Registered Nurse - Orthopedics
OH_MCHS Mount Carmel Health System
Westerville, Ohio
Posted Aug 5 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour days
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on OH_MCHS Mount Carmel Health System’s careers page.
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Employment Type
Part time Shift
12 Hour Day Shift Mount Carmel Nurses are the heartbeat of our health system. We have several opportunities for both new graduates and experienced nurses. Regardless of your experience, we want to connect with you!
About the Unit
The Medical Surgical Orthopedic unit at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s has 30 beds. The Registered Nurse could expect to see a variety of patients recovering from hip and knee replacements, hip fractures, shoulder repairs, back surgeries, and craniotomies as well as general medical/surgical telemetry patients. Med/Surg Ortho is known for being team oriented and having a high success rate for new graduates.
RN orientation is individualized to meet the needs of the new hire and their level of nursing experience. About Mount Carmel St. Ann's: Mount Carmel St. Ann’s has always been the sole, full-service inpatient hospital in northeast central Ohio. But thanks to a recent expansion, it’s transformed into a regional medical center with a long list of patient-centered facilities and services.
Today St. Ann’s is home to a fully integrated cardiovascular center of excellence with open-heart capabilities, a Primary Stroke Center, a dedicated Women’s Health Center, a Maternity Pavilion that welcomes nearly 4,000 new babies every year, an award-winning Network Cancer Program, the first Cyberknife® robotic radiosurgery center in central Ohio and a dedicated orthopedics and spine unit. These state-of-the-art facilities and capabilities, along with our exceptional team of medical professionals, allow Mount Carmel St. Ann’s to provide award-winning, patient-centered care.
What we offer
Competitive compensation and day one benefit packages including medical, dental and vision coverage. Retirement saving account with employer match starting on day one, generous paid time off programs and employee recognition incentive program. Tuition and professional development reimbursement – fully discounted tuition through our enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
Flexible schedules through our FirstChoice Internal Travel Program, Weekend Option Program, and local Float Pool. Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
About the job
The RN, within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, will provide care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. The Staff RN is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of Mount Carmel Health System.
What you will do
Assess and evaluate patient care for an assigned group of patients, utilizing evidence-based practice; Assists provider with patient assessment, examinations and treatments; Perform basic medical procedures under the supervision of a provider, including set up of procedures. Administer medications under the direction of the provider, according to the organization’s standards, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines. Assist in emergency situations under the direction of the provider Thoroughly educate and explain procedures to patients and family members (diagnosis, disease process etc.).
Document accurately and completely pertinent assessments, interventions and outcomes for patients in accordance with documentation standards, policies, procedures and/or guidelines. Assume responsibility and accountability for care provided and documented by other licensed and unlicensed care givers as appropriate.
What we are looking for
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio Current BLS/CPR Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage patient care, including delegation to and supervision of other members of the patient care team Basic computer skills required; prior experience using an EMR for charting preferred Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.
By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
What's around it?
Westerville, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 7% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,364/mo
- Household income
- $109,404/yr, all local households, not nurse pay