What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Graduate Nurse Residency Fort Smith position at Mercy?
Residency Program Details:
Mercy residency program is a year long program consisting of 12 classes, didactic lectures, online modules, simulated learning, presentations, National Patient Safety Goals, and hands-on training with bedside caregivers and nursing leadership. All nursing units have a year long residency that not only prepares you to care for the acutely ill adult but supports nurses as they transition into professional nursing practice.
We Offer Great Benefits:
$10,000 Scholar Loan Assistance (can be used for LPN to RN Education)
$20,000 RN Loan Forgiveness
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
RN Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
- Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring 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 or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
LPN Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Licensure: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; Consideration will be given for comparable education experience and successful licensure. Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining a current LPN license within the hiring state in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all State Board of Nursing requirements
- Experience: Can be new or experienced LPN
Certifications:- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire
- LPN-IV Certification must be previously completed or successful completion of course within 3 months of hire (range from upon hire to within 1 year)
Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Salary : $20,000
