Registered Nurse - Surgery Center

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Fort Smith is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care as part of a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited nursing program and possess a valid RN license. Responsibilities include maintaining patient rights, evaluating care effectiveness, and coordinating with other departments. Mercy offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and tuition support, fostering professional growth and innovation in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
• Current RN license and meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing process to provide patient care.
• Evaluate effectiveness of care by other direct caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments.

Skills

Patient care

Ability to work in a team

Proficient in lifting and moving patients

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

ACLS certification

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

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 caregivers. 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

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program

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.

Physical requirements/demands:

• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

Experience:

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

Other: Preferred Education: Preferred Licensure: Preferred Experience: Preferred Certifications: Preferred Other:

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.