RN Surgical Observation/Decision: Day, Nights

Mercy; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Registered Nurse in a newly established surgical observation unit. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with Oklahoma’s top surgeons while managing the care of patients recovering from various surgical procedures. You will play a crucial role in ensuring patient comfort and safety in a collaborative environment. With comprehensive benefits starting on day one, including health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and retirement matching, this position is ideal for compassionate professionals eager to make a difference in patient care. If you are dedicated to excellence and teamwork, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Day-one health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401k with employer match

Paid parental leave

Referral bonus opportunity

Short term disability benefits

Free basic life insurance

Free AD&D coverage

FSA for Health Care expenses

FSA for Dependent Care Expenses

Qualifications

• Current Oklahoma RN License is required.
• Minimum 1 year Med Surg experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre- and post-op care of complex disease processes.
• Work alongside top surgeons in a newly established unit.

Skills

Patient Care

Compassion

Professionalism

Advocacy

Education

BSN

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

$15,000 Sign On Bonus for experienced RN

No Contract!

5CD Surgical Observation Unit

Shifts available: Days Full Time, Nights Full Time

Newly Established Unit
This new 26-bed unit serves short-stay patients in the observation, extended recovery and discharge-decision process immediately after surgery, as well as those who require a longer recovery time. Only experienced RNs will work on this unit, in 12-hour shifts, alongside Oklahoma’s top surgeons while managing the pre- and post-op care of complex disease processes.

Here you will encounter drains, wound vacs, and NGTs as patients recover from procedures such as colon resections, urological procedures, hysterectomies, jaw reconstructions, hernias, cholecystectomies, bariatrics, thyroidectomies and appendectomies. We also have Med/Surg overflow so you will likely care for patients with medical diagnoses such as UTI, diabetes, ileus, small bowel obstruction, or infectious processes.

Qualifications:

• Licensure: Current Oklahoma License.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS/PALS required and can be obtained/recertified during orientation. Required certifications must be current before assigned to care for patients independently.
• Preferred Education: BSN
• Preferred Experience: Minimum 1 year Med Surg experience

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!

• Registered Nurse Incentives:
  • Loyalty Pay eligibility after 2 years
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000/year for continuing education
  • Shift differential $3.25 evenings/$4.00 nights/$4.00 weekends
  • Health/Dental/Vision available day one
  • Paid parental leave for new parents
  • 401k with employer match
  • Free Mercy Nurse On-Call, Free basic life insurance, Free AD&D coverage
  • Short term disability benefits
  • Referral Bonus Opportunity
  • FSA for Health Care expenses
  • FSA for Dependent Care Expenses - Mercy contributes $1,200/year for you towards the maximum of $5,000 allowable per year.

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.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.