Registered Nurse (Full Time)

Mercy; Lake Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Orthopedic Hospital in Missouri is seeking an RN to assess patients referred by physicians to ensure appropriateness for procedures and to review medical and anesthesia history for clearance.

Located in the Ozark/Springfield area, this full-time role emphasizes patient education, medication management, and alignment with Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure.
• Basic Life Support certification (AHA) or completion within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients referred by physicians to assure patients are appropriate for procedures.
• Review medical history, surgical and anesthesia history, and medications; determine if pretreatment clearance is needed.
• Provide patient education related to procedures and medication management.

Skills

Nursing skills

RN licensure

Patient education

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Responsible for assessing patients referred by physicians to assure patients are appropriate. Assesses medical history, surgical and anesthesia history, medications and determines if any pretreatment or additional medical clearance is needed prior to procedure. Provides patient education as needed for procedure and medication management. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Located at MERCY ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL

OZARK/SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI

FULL TIME

MINIMUM 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:- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart A or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

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, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

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