Registered Nurse - Medical 4 (4200/4300) PRN Days

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Med 4 unit, a 36-bed specialty unit caring for adults with neurological, renal, and urologic conditions. You will apply the nursing process to deliver patient care, maintain professional accountability, and coordinate with other departments to ensure high-quality outcomes.

This role offers exposure to neuro assessments, stroke protocols, renal medication monitoring and multidisciplinary care with nephrology and urology teams, on a schedule that

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with neuro, renal, or urology patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Nursing process

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

Tools

Foley catheter care

Dialysis access devices

Continuous bladder irrigation

Telemetry monitoring

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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.

Position Details:

Join our Med 4 team, a 36-bed specialty unit caring for adult medical-surgical patients with neurological, renal, and urologic conditions. This is a great opportunity for RNs to grow their skills while working with a diverse patient population in a collaborative environment.

Neurology/Renal & Urology:

4200 Hall Details:

• Beds: 18
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 6:1

4300 Unit Details:

• Beds: 18
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 6:1

Patient Population

Common diagnoses include:

• Stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIA)
• Seizure disorders and altered mental status
• Acute and chronic kidney disease
• Electrolyte imbalances
• Urinary tract infections and urinary retention
• Kidney stones and hydronephrosis
• Post-urologic procedure patients

Clinical Skills & Experience

Nurses on Med 4 frequently care for patients with:

• Foley catheters
• Nephrostomy tubes
• Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
• Dialysis access devices
• Enteral feeding tubes
• Telemetry monitoring

This unit provides valuable experience in neurological assessments, stroke protocols, fluid and electrolyte management, renal medication monitoring, and multidisciplinary care coordination with nephrology and urology specialists.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

Licensure

• Current RN license in the state of practice

Certifications

• BLS required within 30 days of hire
• Additional certifications as required by the unit

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.