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Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO is seeking a Cardiac Med Intermediate RN for the Progressive Care Unit. This 24-hour-per-week night shift role offers a premium sign-on bonus for graduate or experienced nurses. Join a fast-paced unit that serves cardiac and respiratory patients with a focus on safe, high-quality care.
The position emphasizes strong assessment skills, teamwork, and coordination with other departments, within Mercy's mission and service standards.
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.
We are also known as the Progressive Care Unit or PCU. Our unit is an intermediate unit that is a step down from our intensive care but a step above med/surg as far as patient acuity
Cardiac, Respiratory distress, Septic.
No vents. - Mainly serve cardiac patients, also acute respiratory (no vents/but high flow ) 02 needs/new bipap, etc. then mix of any other disease process in which the physicians determine patient is too sick for floor; but not yet ICU level of care.
Fast paced unit combining aspects of ED and ICU into one department--busyness of ED & critical care aspect of ICU.
Requires and builds strong assessment skills and teamwork
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.