Licensed Practical Nurse - ICU Stepdown (3300) Days

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate patient care using the nursing process. You will evaluate care effectiveness, partner with other departments, and uphold patient rights and confidentiality as part of Mercy's mission and service standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration in a dynamic unit with 18 beds and a 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, requiring ACLS/BLS and an active RN license.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from a nursing program (ADN, Diploma or BSN).
• Licensure: Active RN license in the hiring state or compact licensure.
• Certifications: American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card; ACLS and BLS (or obtain within 90 days).

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers.

Education

Graduated from a school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview:
Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and mercy service standards.

Position Details:

Unit Details:

Bed Numbers: 18

Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4:1

Patient Population: stepdown possible cardiovascular patient/ neurosurgical patients, cardiac drips set rates, some stable insulin drips, post procedural patients, cardioversions, bipap, airvo, chest tubes, post pacemaker insertions, post CABg patients, BLS/ ACLS, NIHSS, common diagnosis of CHF, COPD, CKD

Qualifications:

• Education : Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).

• Licensure : Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

• Certifications: Must have American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probationary period. Must have ACLS and BLS or obtain within 90 days of hire.

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.

Location/Region: Fort Smith, AR