RN - ICU Stepdown (3300) Nights

Mercy • Fort Smith, AR

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About The Position

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care and maintains professional accountability for care of 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. Performs duties consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards.

The ICU Stepdown 3300 unit has 18 beds, a 6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, and serves higher-acuity cardiac and respiratory patients. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for full-time RNs with at least one year of experience; the posting specifies no contract.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; an associate degree, diploma, or BSN is accepted.
• Current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure, meeting state board requirements.
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications, or obtain them within 90 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 with other departments.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform duties consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans
• $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RNs with at least one year of experience

What This Job Offers

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