Registered Nurse- Facility Float Pool (Nights)

Mercy•Fort Smith, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Utilizes the Mercy Nursing Professional Practice Model and nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Coordinates the patients care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patients' rights and confidentiality of patient information. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice, the goals of Mercy Health System, the Philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, the State Nurse Practice Act, the Code of Professional and Business Ethics, and the Co-Worker Code of Conduct. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care while maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients. The RN evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. This position upholds patient rights, maintains confidentiality, and performs all duties in alignment with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Requirements

Current Arkansas RN license
BLS certification (must be current)
ACLS & NIHSS – required within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
2+ years of critical care experience

Responsibilities

Deliver competent, compassionate nursing care to patients
Float to the following clinical areas as needed: Med Surg Orthopedics Cardiac Cardiac Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Critical Care
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective patient outcomes
Serve as a resource to unit staff by sharing skills, clinical knowledge, and best practices
Adapt quickly to varying workflows, patient needs, and unit requirements