Registered Nurse - Labor and Birth (Nights)

Mercy • Fort Smith, AR

5d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Labor and Birth utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care and maintains professional accountability for care provided to assigned patients. The nurse 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. Duties and responsibilities are performed consistently with Mercy's mission, values, and Service Standards.

Requirements

• Graduate from a school of nursing; an associate's degree, diploma, or BSN is accepted.
• Obtain and maintain a current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure for the state in which nursing duties are performed, and meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or successful completion of the course within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds 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

• Depending on the position or unit, one or more certifications may be required or must be obtained 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

• Utilize 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 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

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