RN - Ortho/Spine Full Time (New Graduate Nurses Welcome to Apply)
About The Position
Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for the provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. We are a high-paced, high-energy 36 bed Orthopedic Unit, specializing in the care of spinal surgery patients, along with medical patients. We have an exceptional unit highlighted by teamwork and dedication. We are a growing team who is working towards becoming a Center of Excellence and Joint Commission Certified Spine Program.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
- Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
- Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
- BLS (Basic Life Support) or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- Other unit specific certifications as required or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
- Maintains professional accountability for the provision of patient care for the assigned patients.
- Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers.
- Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments.
- Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
- Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Benefits
- Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus up to $20,000 for select departments
- Graduate Nurse Sign on Bonus $15,000
- Stay Premium Program
- Education Assistance Up to $20,000
- Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses
- Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
- Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
- PTO/Vacation Time
- Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
- Shift Differentials
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- paid time off
- tuition support
- matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
