Registered Nurse- Progressive Care Unit

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

• Education: 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.
• Experience: Seeking experienced nurses.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire. One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe: ACLS, NRP, ENPC, TNCC, PHON, OCN, BLS, PALS, PEARS, S.T.A.B.L.E., C-EFM, Other unit-specific certifications as required.

Qualifications

• Education: 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.
• Experience: Seeking experienced nurses.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire. One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe: ACLS, NRP, ENPC, TNCC, PHON, OCN, BLS, PALS, PEARS, S.T.A.B.L.E., C-EFM, Other unit-specific certifications as required.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support including RN to BSN assistance.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Variable schedule to accommodate patient care needs.