Description
Join Mercy Hospital South!
RN – Med Surg Intermediate
Status: Full-Time (36 hours/week)
Shift: Days
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Incentives & Benefits:
- Experienced Nurse Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 for select departments
- Stay Premium Program: Up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
- Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000/year
- Loan Forgiveness: Up to $20,000 for new graduate nurses
- Comprehensive Day-One Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PTO / Vacation Time
- Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
- Shift Differentials
- New Weekend Option Differential: $20/hr for RNs | $15/hr for LPNs
Overview:
Join our 22-bed Medical Stepdown Unit!
Medical Stepdown is a unit that specializes in the care of acutely ill medical patients. We primarily focus on those suffering from respiratory failure and/or other general medical problems that are acutely ill.
• Patient population may include: Bipaps, High Flow Oxygen, Tracheostomies, and Ventilated Tracheostomies, Respiratory Failure, Gastrointestinal Bleeds, Alcohol Withdrawal, Drug Overdose, Severe Sepsis, End of Life Care
• This unit requires excellent critical thinking skills and quick decision making skills
• Close relationship with pulmonologist
• Due to the diverse nature this unit provides numerous educational opportunities for our coworkers.
• 22– patient bed unit
• RN ratio 3-4 patients, with tech support
• 24/7 Leadership support
• Collaborate daily with Care Management team, PT and OT, dieticians and pharmacists
Qualifications:
Education & Licensure:
- Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
- Must hold and maintain a current RN license for the hiring state or hold a compact nursing license
- Comply with all state nursing board requirements
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs regularly
- Prolonged standing and walking throughout shifts
- Capable of gripping, reaching, bending, kneeling, twisting, and squatting as needed
Certifications:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) — Required
- BLS (Basic Life Support) — Required or must complete within 30 days of hire
- Additional unit-specific certifications as required, with timelines for acquisition
Interested?
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Stephanie Stivers
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