Nursing at
OhioHealth
The nursing career you always dreamed of
Nurses at all of our OhioHealth facilities have opportunities to apply and advance their skills. With support from central Ohio’s largest health system and an environment that fosters innovation and collaboration, can provide quality care for patients in the areas that mean most to you.
You choose your own path
Every day presents something exciting and different for our nurses. As your nursing interests grow, change and advance, our established programs can help you transition to the area of care that’s most aligned with your career goals.
Every nurse has a powerful voice here
An empowered nurse is the most impactful and satisfied nurse. Our collaborative environment ensures your ideas are heard, your opinions are respected and your initiative is rewarded. This welcoming, open-minded environment has helped several of our system hospitals earn national recognition, including three Magnet designated hospitals and two Pathway to Excellence designated hospitals.
Meet Edwin Clark
BSN, RN | Riverside Methodist Hospital
Daisy Award Winner
This international award is given several times a year to nurses at each of our hospitals. Edwin was nominated by a patient in the neuro-critical care unit for taking the time to sit with her and calm her down on her road to recovery – exemplifying our value of compassion and delivering exceptional care and patient experiences.
Education, support and training at every stage of your career
Getting started
- New grad nurses can choose from one of three best-in-class residency programs where they become immersed in the clinical setting while shadowing experienced preceptor nurses.
- Our JumpStart Nursing Orientation program exposes you to experimental learning in an engaging environment that encourages nurses to share new ideas.
Going forward
- Patient Support Assistants (PSAs) to support you at all times.
- Resources and support to obtain your Master’s or NNP.
- Nurse Residency Program helping new acute care registered nurses transition to bedside care.
- Monetary gifts and scholarships for nurses to continue their education.
Nursing excellence funds
Our nurses are highly respected, recognized and rewarded
Every day, an OhioHealth nurse touches a life — often at a significant and emotional time. Patients and families frequently express gratitude for the care they received by making a gift to our nursing excellence funds. Contributions support opportunities for nurses to pursue professional development through continuing education and advanced degrees.
Meet Shari Blackwell & Cheryl Taylor
OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital Nurses
Laughter is the best medicine
Most people wouldn’t think to pair addiction and humor together, but Shari and Cheryl, substance use navigators, commonly referred to as “SUNs,” have found that creating lighthearted moments with patients is one of their biggest keys to success. See their story and more in our Nursing Annual Report.
More than a health system, we’re a family
Whether we're rolling out the blue carpet for you or proudly displaying your artwork in our Arts Collaborative Gallery, we celebrate your success.
Benefits and beyond
Our comprehensive benefit offerings, training and leadership programs are designed to help you live healthy and happy.