Registered Nurse - Operating Room

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement match

Job summary

Mercy in Fort Smith, AR seeks a registered nurse to deliver high-quality patient care using established nursing processes. You will coordinate with multiple departments to ensure comprehensive care while upholding patient rights and confidentiality.

The role emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and alignment with Mercy's mission and standards, with opportunities for growth and professional development within a trusted healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of nursing program with ADN, Diploma, or BSN.
• Current RN license in hiring state or compact licensure.
• BLS/CPHON/NRP or other unit-specific certifications may be required.
• Ability to push/pull 50 lbs and stand/walk long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains professional accountability for patient care for assigned patients.
• Evaluates care effectiveness of direct care givers.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality.
• Aligns duties with Mercy mission, values, and standards.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Coordination of care

Education

Nursing degree types (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN)

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:

Minimum 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:

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:

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