Mercy Health in Lorain, Ohio has an exciting opportunity for a nurse practitioner to meet the growing demand for surgical services. Working under the direction of the anesthesiologist and surgeon, the candidate will be responsible for pre-operative evaluation including histories and physical exams, clinical evaluation and assessment of the peri-operative surgical patient for surgical clearance, integration of patient care across the continuum of health care services in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to enhance quality of care, and patient and family education for a variety of surgical services. Surgical experience is preferred.

About Bon Secours Mercy Health:

Bon Secours Health System and Mercy Health combined to become the fifth largest Catholic health care ministry in the United States and one of the nations 20 largest healthcare systems. As a faith-based healthcare system, Mercy Health continues to honor its long-standing Mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus by improving the health of our communities, with an emphasis on the underserved.

Mercy Health Lorain

Mercy Health Lorain has two hospitals with one being a critical access hospital, and a second full-service hospital with a Level III Trauma Center. The Mercy Health Lorain market provides high quality comprehensive care to the region through multiple services such as a regional cancer center, acute and subacute inpatient beds, endoscopy center, wound care center, homecare and hospice services, along with a full spectrum of outpatient ancillary services.

Community

Lorain County is only 30 minutes west of Cleveland and has a great mix of urban, suburban and rural communities. Located along the shores of Lake Erie, it is an oasis of outdoor activities and beautiful scenery and beaches.