Registered Nurse - NICU

MHM Support Services; Arkansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Tuition support RN to BSN

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide safe, patient-centered care in the Level III NICU. The RN will use the nursing process, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and uphold patient rights and confidentiality in alignment with Mercy’s mission.

Certification requirements include NRP and STABLE; RNC-NIC is encouraged. Education must be an RN license in the hiring state or compact license. The role involves a 3:1 patient ratio and lifting up to 50 lbs as needed.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the hiring state and/or compact licensure.
• NRP and STABLE certification required; national certification encouraged.
• Relevant neonatal specialty certifications may be required or encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to neonatal patients using the nursing process.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to plan and implement care.
• Support family-centered care and maintain patient rights and confidentiality.

Skills

Neonatal care

Nursing process

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Diploma in nursing

BSN

Tools

ACLS

BLS

NRP

STABLE

PALS

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details: 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: The Level III NICU is a 24/7, multidisciplinary unit located adjacent to the Mother/Baby Unit, featuring private suites that support family-centered care. The team provides advanced neonatal care for infants as early as 26 weeks gestation, including therapies such as therapeutic hypothermia, high-frequency ventilation, and iNO. NRP and STABLE certification is required and can be completed once hired, and national specialty certification (RNC-NIC) is strongly encouraged. Career Path: Often floats to other Women's and children's units and is a great place to learn more about Labor and Birth and Mother/Baby. Ratio: 3-1:1 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. 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. Transforming the Health of Our Communities Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.