Registered Nurse Cardiac/Neuro

mercy; Arkansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition support (RN to BSN)

Matched retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver safe, patient-centered care on the Cardiac/Neuro unit. You will coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, uphold patient rights, and ensure confidentiality, aligning with Mercy's mission and Service Standards.

Educational requirements include an ASN/ diploma or BSN; active RN license in the hiring state (or compact licensure). BLS is required, with advanced certifications encouraged or required by the unit.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a school of nursing with ADN, Diploma, or BSN.
• Maintain current RN license in hiring state or compact licensure.
• BLS certification required; other unit certifications may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-centered care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Uphold patient rights, confidentiality, and Mercy Service Standards.
• Evaluate care effectiveness and guide other direct caregivers.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Cardiac/Neuro Nursing

Education

Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details:

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care while maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients. The RN evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. This position upholds patient rights, maintains confidentiality, and performs all duties in alignment with Mercy's mission, values, and Service Standards.

Position Details:

Cardiac/Neuro is our neurological specialized unit of the hospital. Our main nurses are specially trained for the care of the neurological population. This includes CVAs (strokes), brain injury, seizures, acute mental status decline, Post op day 2 craniotomy care, Spinal injury, and spinal surgical care, etc. Our nurses are also trained to care for our cardiac population as well. The big difference between Cardiac/Neuro and Cardiac is that Cardiac/Neuro cares for more stable cardiac patients.

Qualification:

Educatio n: 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:

Basic Life Support certification or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire. One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department-required timeframe:

• ACLS/ALS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
• C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
• Other unit-specific certifications as required.

Physical Requirements :

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support including RN to BSN Assistance, 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.

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.