RN 3- Cardiac Surgery Full-Time

Mercy•Joplin, MO

About The Position

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care and maintains professional accountability for care provided to assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information, and performs duties consistently with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards. The Cardiac Surgery Unit is a 24-private-bed unit within the Mercy Joplin MedSurg Service Line. It cares for pre- and post-operative cardiac surgery patients, patients with cardiac dysrhythmias requiring IV drips, vascular surgery patients, and general medical overflow. Nurses work with a support team that includes educators, PCA/PCTs, case managers, respiratory therapists, dieticians, physical and occupational therapists, and speech therapists. Nurses earn ACLS credentials and build clinical skills for cardiac and vascular care. The unit can be a steppingstone to the ICU, ED, and NICU.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited school.
Current RN license in the state where nursing duties are performed and/or compact licensure, meeting all state board of nursing requirements.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to provide patient care.
Maintain professional accountability for the care of assigned patients.
Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
Coordinate patient care with other departments.
Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
Perform duties consistently with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.
Care for pre- and post-operative cardiac surgery patients, patients with cardiac dysrhythmias requiring IV drips, vascular surgery patients, and general medical overflow.