RN - 38696018

Mercy Hospital Springfield • Springfield, MO

4d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides care for patients on a 32-bed medical telemetry unit, including patients with developmental delays. The role uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care across all age groups. Nurses coordinate care with ancillary departments, maintain professional accountability, evaluate care provided by other caregivers, and protect patient rights and confidentiality while following established nursing guidelines and standards.

This is a 13-week assignment with night shifts from 1900 to 0700 and guaranteed weekly hours of 36 or 48. Weekend hours are required as needed, and floating occurs on a rotational basis. There are no on-call requirements. The dress code requires black scrubs. The work involves standing and walking for most of the duty period, bending, lifting and turning patients with assistance, and possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids. The nurse must be able to push, pull, and grip up to 50 pounds; kneeling, crouching, and crawling are required minimally.

Requirements

• Current RN license or eligibility for licensure in Missouri.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) only.
• NIHSS certification, which must be obtained before the start date.
• At least 1 year of inpatient telemetry experience.
• Competency in drug titration.
• Ability to work night shifts from 1900 to 0700 and weekends as required.
• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 pounds and perform the stated physical duties.
• Wear black scrubs.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care across all age groups using the nursing process.
• Monitor and coordinate care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient comfort and care.
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers.
• Uphold patient rights and confidentiality and perform duties in accordance with established nursing guidelines and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed