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.

The Clinical Lead Nurse serves as a clinical leader to ensure that each patient receives quality, individualized care that is proactive and coordinated

among the care delivery team and that the patient is attaining their clinical goals. These activities include clinical resource, patient throughput,

quality/safety, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Current RN license in the state of Ohio. BSN preferred, or must be obtained within 3 years.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years clinical experience.
• Ability to analyze clinical, financial and social situations, identifying problems and alternative courses of action.
• Willingness to be flexible, resourceful, and creative in problem solving.
• Ability to act independently, offer suggestions, supports, and participates in improving performance and operations.
• Ability to guide and direct the health care team to assure optimal patient outcomes. Clinical expertise in specialty area.
• Ability to organize and present information clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills in order to effectively communicate with physicians, patients, families and other members of the
• interdisciplinary team.
• Creative problem solving and critical thinking; and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to support bedside nurse to clinically progress patient to next level of care.
• Required to meet competencies and criteria established for unit assigned.
• Current CPR certification required. ACLS and other certifications may be required.

Leadership Responsibility:

The Clinical Lead Nurse is responsible for the coordination of patient care and teaching through the nursing process of assessment, planning,

implementation and evaluation. The Clinical Lead Nurse directs and guides activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of

professional nursing and the established policies and procedures of the hospital. The Clinical Lead Nurse assumes a leadership role as assigned.

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