New Graduate Nurse - Peds, FT/Nights Job Listing at Mercy in Springfield, MO (Job ID 911244)

Description

Incentives:

• Relocation Assistance up to $7,000 per policy
• Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
• 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
• Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
• Shift Differentials

Overview:

Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice, the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Code of Conduct, Mercy Mission and Values and Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
• Licensure: 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.
• Physical requirements/demands:
• 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
• Certifications:
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position.  The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.