Jumpstart RN - Med Surg

Earn while you learn! Here’s how it works: a $2,000 monthly stipend during the last 9 months of your RN education, reimbursement of board and licensure fees, and a guaranteed start with MercyOne after licensure (18-month retention requirement). Working as a PRN Student Nurse Tech during the program is optional.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.
• Perform or assist patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, range of motion exercises, dressing/undressing, feeding, changing bandages, elimination needs, and emptying drainage devices.
• Respond to patient calls and anticipate patient needs.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort through safe patient handling techniques, regular rounding, environmental maintenance, equipment maintenance, and other appropriate safety measures.
• Calculate intake and output (excluding IVs), measure vital signs, and perform bedside blood glucose testing.
• Make entries to patient health records consistent with scope of job duties and in compliance with company policy.
• Initiate or assist with emergency support measures (e.g., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Perform post-mortem care.
• Set up equipment and supplies for procedures; prepare patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers; discharge patients from the system.
• Observe and report any change in physical/mental condition, behavior, or status of the patient to the nurse.
• Collect and label specimens.
• Set up, operate, and maintain selected pieces of equipment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification within six (6) weeks of hire.

Benefits

• $2,000 monthly stipend during the last 9 months of RN education.
• Reimbursement of board and licensure fees.
• Guaranteed career start with MercyOne after licensure (18-month retention requirement).

MercyOne is committed to honoring the dignity of every person and embracing the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.