Current RN license in the state or compact licensure
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
Responsibilities
Utilize the nursing process to deliver patient care
Maintain professional accountability for assigned patients
Evaluate effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers
Coordinate patient care with other departments
Ensure patient rights and confidentiality are upheld
Perform duties in alignment with Mercy's mission and values
Benefits
Relocation Assistance up to $3,000
Stay Premium Program offering up to $8/hour based on service years
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day One
Paid Time Off and Vacation Time
Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
Shift Differentials
Full Job Description
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 care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Position Details:
The Medical Surgical unit, also known as Med-Surg, is a specialty unit that makes up the foundation of nursing. The Medical Surgical unit at Mercy Pittsburg is a 32-bed unit that manages acute medical surgical patients with a wide range of diagnoses and care needs. Functionally, this unit houses and cares for patients who are preparing for or recovering from medical and surgical interventions. Given the generalized nature of the Med-Surg unit and the amount of variation in patient conditions, the acuity of patients vary.
Qualifications:
Required Education: Nursing Degree from an accredited school
License: current RN license in our state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements
Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association
Incentives:
Relocation Assistance up to $3,000 per policy
Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
