Charge RN - Cardiac Stepdown (3500) Nights

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Tuition Support

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead and coordinate patient care within the department. You will assess staffing needs, assign roles, and ensure timely, safe, and high-quality care aligned with Mercy standards.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with the bedside nurse on care plans, and uphold professional conduct while ensuring regulatory compliance across the unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN license in the hiring state or compact state required.
• BLS (AHA) is required within 30 days of hire; ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, OCN, CPHON, PEARS, S.T.A.B.L.E., C-EFM, or other unit-specific credentials may be required.

Responsibilities

• The Charge Nurse manages the operations of the department, providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to direct patient care.
• Coordinates delivery of patient care by determining staffing needs and assigning tasks to the right person.
• Ensures timely, safe, high-quality care and coordinates the patient’s plan of care with the bedside nurse.
• Sets expectations for professional conduct and serves as a resource for the patient care unit; accountable for staff responsibilities and regulatory adherence.

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Charge Nurse manages the operations of the department. They are the leader who provides support, mentorship, and guidance to those who provide direct patient care. The Charge Nurse will coordinate the delivery of patient care by determining staffing needs and making patient assignments by choosing the right assignment for the right person. The Charge Nurse will ensure that all patients receive timely, safe, effective and high quality care. They coordinate the patients plan of care with the bedside nurse. The Charge Nurse will set the expectations regarding professional conduct and serves as a resource for the patient care unit. The Charge Nurse will hold direct and indirect care providers accountable for their professional responsibilities and adherence to regulatory guidelines. The Charge Nurse performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Mission, Values and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

The Charge RN leads and coordinates patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing practices in alignment with established standards. Serves as a clinical resource and supports high-quality patient outcomes.

3500 Unit Details

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Charge Nurse manages the operations of the department. They are the leader who provides support, mentorship, and guidance to those who provide direct patient care. The Charge Nurse will coordinate the delivery of patient care by determining staffing needs and making patient assignments by choosing the right assignment for the right person. The Charge Nurse will ensure that all patients receive timely, safe, effective and high quality care. They coordinate the patients plan of care with the bedside nurse. The Charge Nurse will set the expectations regarding professional conduct and serves as a resource for the patient care unit. The Charge Nurse will hold direct and indirect care providers accountable for their professional responsibilities and adherence to regulatory guidelines. The Charge Nurse performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Mission, Values and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

The Charge RN leads and coordinates patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing practices in alignment with established standards. Serves as a clinical resource and supports high-quality patient outcomes.

3500 Unit Details

Bed Numbers: 26 Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4:1 possible 5:1 Patient Population: stepdown patients cardiac drips set rates, cardiac drips set rates, post procedural patients, cardioversions, bipap, airvo, chest tubes, post pacemakers BLS/ACLS/NIHSS common diagnosis of CHF, COPD, CKD

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN)
• Licensure: Current RN license in the hiring state or compact state required
• Certifications:
  • BLS (AHA) required within 30 days of hire
  • Additional certifications may be required based on unit, including: ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, OCN, CPHON, PEARS, S.T.A.B.L.E., C-EFM, or other unit-specific credentials

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, twisting, and squatting

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.