Surgical Stepdown Registered Nurse

Mercy; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy in Ardmore, OK is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Surgical Stepdown unit to provide complex post-surgical care, monitor patients, and manage drains. You will collaborate with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff to develop and implement individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and support safe discharge.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, team-based environment with ongoing clinical education and advancement opportunities within Mercy.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex post-surgical care and monitor vital signs and telemetry.
• Administer medications and manage wounds and drains.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists and support staff to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families and support safe discharge.

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Surgical Stepdown unit. In this role, you will provide complex post-surgical care, closely monitor vital signs and telemetry, administer medications, and manage wounds and drains. You will collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to develop and implement individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and support safe discharge. Mercy’s culture of compassion and growth offers access to ongoing clinical education, innovative care practices, and advancement opportunities within a supportive, team-based environment.