ER Registered Nurse - PRN

Mercy • Fort Smith, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Fort Smith is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for its Emergency Room. The ER and ICU have recently undergone a $162 million expansion, with the ER growing from 29 to 50 rooms and the ICU from 38 to 64 rooms. The expansion enables approximately 25,000 additional patient visits annually and supports care in a world-class environment.

The RN uses the nursing process to provide patient care and is professionally accountable for care delivered to assigned patients. The role includes evaluating the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers, coordinating patient care with other departments, protecting patient rights and confidential information, and performing responsibilities consistently with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Requirements

• Graduated from a school of nursing; an associate degree, diploma, or BSN is accepted.
• Obtain and maintain a current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure for the state where nursing duties are performed, and meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Basic Life Support certification, or successful completion of the course within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods during each shift.
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an RN; the posting seeks experienced RNs.
• Depending on the position or unit, one or more certifications may be required at hire or within the department-required timeframe: ACLS/ALS, NRP, ENPC, TNCC, CPHON, OCN, BLS, PALS, PEARS, S.T.A.B.L.E. Six Assessment & Care Modules, C-EFM, or other unit-specific certifications.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintain professional accountability for patient care provided to assigned patients.
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform duties and responsibilities consistently with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree