Registered Nurse - Med Surg ICU (Days)

Mercy • Fort Smith, AR

2d

About The Position

Mercy is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its Med Surg ICU day shift. The nurse uses the nursing process to provide patient care and is professionally accountable for care delivered to assigned patients. The role evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers, coordinates patient care with other departments, and protects patient rights and the confidentiality of patient information.

The position is based at Mercy Fort Smith, which has completed a $162 million expansion of its Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit, providing expanded capacity, advanced technology, and a modern care environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
• Obtain and maintain a current RN license in the state where nursing duties are performed, or compact licensure, and meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Hold Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association, or successfully complete the course within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintain professional accountability for 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.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time and part-time RNs working at least 0.6 FTE with one or more years of RN experience; no contract required.
• Relocation assistance up to $3,000, subject to policy.
• Stay Premium Program offering up to $8 per hour based on years of Mercy service.
• Education assistance.
• Up to $20,000 loan forgiveness for new graduate nurses.
• Tuition reimbursement of $2,000 per year.
• Day-one medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• PTO and vacation time.
• 401(k) employer-matched retirement funds.
• Shift differentials.
• Paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working at least 32 hours per pay period.

What This Job Offers

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