Registered Nurse - Cath Lab Nursing

Mercy; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Pittsburg, Kansas is looking for a dedicated RN to utilize the nursing process for providing patient care. Responsibilities include evaluating care effectiveness, coordinating with departments, and maintaining patient rights. A valid RN license is essential.

Preferred candidates will have experience in critical care fields and the ability to perform physical demands of the role. Mercy provides excellent benefits including medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition support for team members working 32+ hours.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the hiring state or compact licensure is required.
• Preferred experience in Cath Lab, ICU or ED.
• Ability to perform lifting and physical tasks involved in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Evaluate and coordinate patient care effectiveness.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ACLS

Emergency Nursing

Oncology Certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Education

Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program

Job description

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.

Qualifications

Position Details:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
• 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.

Physical Requirements/demands

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

Certifications

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:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required for Cath Lab role or completion within department timeframe
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
• 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

Experience

Preferred: Cath lab, ICU, ED, or other critical care experience. Consideration given to candidates with strong acute care experience and willingness to train.

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.