Regisrered Nurse - NICU

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care while maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients. The RN evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. This position upholds patient rights, maintains confidentiality, and performs all duties in alignment with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients.
• Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Requirements

• Graduated from a school of nursing (associate's degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure: Possesses and maintains a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and meets all state board of nursing requirements.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
• One or more of the following certifications may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe: ACLS, NRP, ENPC, TNCC, CPHON, OCN, BLS, PALS, PEARS, S.T.A.B.L.E., C-EFM.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis; prolonged standing and walking during each shift; ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (associate's degree, Diploma, or BSN).

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Confidentiality and patient rights awareness.

Benefits

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us. From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Variable schedule to accommodate the needs of the unit and the community.