RN-Weekend Option - Trauma Level 1 ED

Mercy • Springfield, MO

12d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse utilizes Mercy’s Nursing Conceptual Framework and the nursing process to provide patient care in a Level 1 Emergency Trauma Center. The nurse is professionally accountable for care provided to assigned patients, evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers, coordinates care with other departments, and protects patient rights and the confidentiality of patient information. Duties are performed consistently with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

This role is in a fast-paced Emergency Department serving patients with conditions ranging from minor illnesses to life-threatening diseases and injuries. The Emergency Trauma Center is a Level 1 Trauma and Stroke Center and the region’s only Regional Burn Center. The department includes 70 exam and treatment areas, six designated trauma rooms, a dedicated pediatric emergency department, behavioral health resources, and a SANE program. The position works with a dedicated emergency care team and emergency medicine physicians. A full-time, hands-on Emergency Trauma Center Nursing Fellowship is available to increase nurses’ skills and comfort in the fast-paced environment.

The position is described as a Weekend Option schedule, with mid and night shifts and shift differential opportunities. Experienced RN sign-on bonuses, PTO frontload, and relocation assistance are mentioned subject to the stated eligibility conditions. Mercy also describes benefits available to team members working at least 32 hours per pay period.

Requirements

• Graduate of a State-approved School of Nursing.
• Current RN licensure with the Missouri State Board of Nursing or a current Missouri temporary work permit.
• Hospital-based experience.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card, or completion of a course within the probation period.
• For Emergency Trauma Center RNs: current ACLS card, or completion of a course within six months of hire.
• For Emergency Trauma Center RNs: current PALS or ENPC and TNCC cards, or completion of the courses within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of Emergency Department experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilize 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.
• Perform duties consistently with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Benefits

• Experienced RN sign-on bonus up to $25,000.
• PTO frontload up to 80 hours for full-time experienced RNs.
• Relocation assistance up to $3,000 for full-time employees only.
• Student loan forgiveness for graduate RNs.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible team members working at least 32 hours per pay period.
• Paid time off for eligible team members working at least 32 hours per pay period.
• Tuition support for eligible team members working at least 32 hours per pay period.
• Matched retirement plans for eligible team members working at least 32 hours per pay period.
• Shift differentials and rotational differential opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree