Telemetry/Pulmonary RN — Growth, Impact, Great Benefits

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Fort Smith, AR is seeking an RN to join the 18-bed Medical-Surgical Telemetry/Pulmonary unit. You will provide nursing care using the nursing process, coordinate with other departments, and uphold patient rights and confidentiality.

The unit operates with a 6:1 patient-to-nurse ratio, exposing you to COPD, pneumonia, heart failure, and other complex conditions. Mercy offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, tuition support, and retirement matching.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure: Current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure; must meet state board requirements.
• Certifications: American Heart Association BLS and ACLS required or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Telemetry monitoring

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

ASN/ADN/BSN

Tools

EHR systems

Cardiac monitoring systems

Job description

Mercy in Fort Smith, AR is seeking an RN to join the 18-bed Medical-Surgical Telemetry/Pulmonary unit. You will provide nursing care using the nursing process, coordinate with other departments, and uphold patient rights and confidentiality.

The unit operates with a 6:1 patient-to-nurse ratio, exposing you to COPD, pneumonia, heart failure, and other complex conditions. Mercy offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, tuition support, and retirement matching.