RN- Med/Surg 7B

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Medical Surgical Unit in Springfield, Missouri. This foundational nursing role involves managing a variety of patient diagnoses, including chronic and acute conditions, and providing essential post-operative care. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold a current RN license. Join a supportive team dedicated to patient care and professional development.

Benefits

New Grad Student Loan Forgiveness: $20,000

Graduate Nurse Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Experienced RN Sign-On Bonus: up to $20,000

Paid Time Off: Frontload up to 80 hours for full-time employees

Relocation Assistance: $7,000 for full-time employees

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice or valid compact license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with chronic and acute diseases.
• Coordinate care for patients requiring surgical interventions.
• Monitor post-operative recovery and manage pain.

Skills

Patient Management

Clinical Skills

Multi-System Management

Education

Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program

Job description

Job Benefits and Highlights

• New Grad Student Loan Forgiveness: $20,000
• Graduate Nurse Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
• Experienced RN Sign-On Bonus: up to $20,000
• Paid Time Off: Frontload up to 80 hours for full-time employees
• Relocation Assistance: $7,000 for full-time employees

Unit Overview

We offer an extensive range of experiences through managing complex diagnoses and patient needs, providing many learning opportunities. Our environment offers a strong foundation in nursing and clinical skills. The unit primarily serves the medical-surgical population, managing both chronic and acute diseases. Patients often require multi-system management, including infectious diseases, wound care, pneumonia, sepsis, COPD, diabetes, gastrointestinal conditions, and post-surgical recovery. We also coordinate care for patients requiring surgical interventions, EGD, colonoscopy, outpatient infusion/chemo, and anticoagulation therapies.

About the Medical Surgical Unit

The Med-Surg unit at Mercy Springfield is a foundational nursing unit that manages patients with a wide range of diagnoses and care needs. It cares for patients preparing for or recovering from medical and surgical interventions, including illnesses like pneumonia and sepsis, as well as pre- and post-operative management of pain, wound care, and complication monitoring. The unit also manages chronic conditions such as diabetes, COPD, and chronic kidney disease. Service lines include oncology, nephrology, urology, gastroenterology, and more. Due to the varied patient conditions, patient acuity levels vary.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program
• Licensure: Current RN license in the state of practice or valid compact license; must meet all state board requirements
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or completion within 30 days of hire

For more information, please contact Cory McVey at [e-mail].

Mercy considers this a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is essential.