Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy in Fort Smith, AR is seeking an RN to provide patient care using the nursing process, ensuring patient rights and confidentiality, and coordinating care with other departments.

The role requires RN licensure, 1 year of experience, and BLS; several unit-specific certifications may be needed. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• RN license current in the hiring state or a compact licensure.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• BLS certification required or completed within 30 days of hire.
• One or more unit-specific certifications may be required based on position/unit.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of information.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments.
• Per Mercy's mission, values and service standards.

Education

Nursing degree (AD, Diploma, or BSN)

Job description

Position Details

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.

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details

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.

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.

Experience:

1 year experience required

Certifications

• Basic Life Support certification or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

Required

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, 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.