Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit

Mercy; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support including RN to BSN

Matched retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy in Fayetteville, AR seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to use the nursing process to provide safe, 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.

Position details include diverse units such as post-op CABG/valve, neurosurgical, trauma, renal, with a 2-1:1 ratio.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a school of nursing (ASN/ Diploma/ BSN).
• Current RN license in hiring state or compact licensure.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) or completion within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to provide safe, effective, patient-centered care.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary teams and uphold patient rights and confidentiality.

Education

Nursing education (ASN/ Diploma/ BSN)

Job description

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

Level III. Very diverse – post-op CABG/valve,

neurosurgical, trauma, renal, etc.

Ratio: 2-1:1

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 Association 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 (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.