Registered Nurse - Perioperative Preadmission

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an RN in Fort Smith, AR to assess patients referred for procedures and ensure appropriateness before clearance. The role includes reviewing medical and anesthesia histories and determining pretreatment needs, along with educating patients on procedures and medications.

Responsibilities align with Mercy's mission and service standards, with opportunities to contribute to a caring, collaborative team and to grow professionally through diverse certifications and experience.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing in the hiring state or compact licensure.
• Graduated from a school of nursing (AD, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current BLS; other certifications as required by unit.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients referred by physicians to assure appropriateness for procedures.
• Review medical and anesthesia history and determine need for pretreatment clearance.
• Provide patient education for procedure and medication management.
• Perform duties aligned with Mercy standards.

Skills

Patient assessment

Education

Nursing degree (AD, Diploma, or BSN)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Responsible for assessing patients referred by physicians to assure patients are appropriate. Assesses medical history, surgical and anesthesia history, medications and determines if any pretreatment or additional medical clearance is needed prior to procedure. Provides patient education as needed for procedure and medication management. 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:
  • 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
• Preferred Experience: 2 years with Optime scheduling

Why Mercy?

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.

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Location/Region: Fort Smith, AR