Registered Nurse - Med/Tele (Weekend Option)

Mercy; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support including RN to BSN

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide safe, patient-centered care using established nursing processes on Med/Tele and related units. You will coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, evaluate outcomes, and uphold patient rights and confidentiality in alignment with Mercy’s mission.

Qualified candidates will have an active RN license in the hiring state (or compact), BLS certification, and a nursing degree. Additional unit-specific certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a school of nursing (associate's degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• RN license in hiring state and/or compact licensure; maintain current licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, patient-centered nursing care using the nursing process.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary teams and evaluate care effectiveness.

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details:

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.

Med/Tele is a medical/telemetry floor taking post op general surgery patients following surgery, Peritoneal Dialysis patients, Chest Pain, Cardiac Arrythmias, and general Med/Surg. None of our patients are on vasoactive drips but we do take Amio, Cardizem and other cardiac drips and do titrate down to wean. Many of our patients have chest tubes and surgical drains. Acuity is really varied, some patients are simply needing their medications adjusted and must be supervised in the hospital with serial EKGs but otherwise are completely independent, some of our patients are very complex and sick but based on our treatments/interventions are still appropriate for our floor.

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.

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.