RN - Medical Stepdown - Days

Mercy; Concord (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking compassionate and professional nurses to join their Medical Stepdown unit. This role focuses on caring for acutely ill medical patients, requiring critical thinking and quick decision-making skills. With a supportive community and opportunities for growth, you'll be part of a team dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience through innovative practices and advanced technology. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and tuition reimbursement, while making a meaningful impact in patients' lives. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to delivering excellent care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus for RNs

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for GNs

Comprehensive health coverage

Vision and dental coverage

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-matched retirement funds

24/7 Leadership support

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program with an active RN license.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes nursing processes to provide quality patient care.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments and maintains confidentiality.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Quick Decision Making

Patient Care

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Mercy South

Medical Stepdown
Graduate and Experienced nurses encouraged to apply here!

*Residency Provided*

Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus for RNs!

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for GNs!

No Contracts

Medical Stepdown is a unit that specializes in the care of acutely ill medical patients. We primarily focus on those suffering from respiratory failure and/or other general medical problems that are acutely ill.

• Patient population may include: Bipaps, High Flow Oxygen, Tracheostomies, and Ventilated Tracheostomies, Respiratory Failure, Gastrointestinal Bleeds, Alcohol Withdrawal, Drug Overdose, Severe Sepsis, End of Life Care
• This unit requires excellent critical thinking skills and quick decision making skills
• Close relationship with pulmonologist
• Due to the diverse nature this unit provides numerous educational opportunities for our coworkers.
• 22– patient bed unit
• RN ratio 3-4 patients, with tech support
• 24/7 Leadership support
• Collaborate daily with Care Management team, PT and OT, dieticians and pharmacists

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 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.

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.
• 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
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.