What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Career Path Program - Stepdown to ICU position at Mercy?
New Grads and Experienced RNs welcome to apply for our new Career Path Program!
Start your nursing career with Mercy Springfield, where we will help grow your clinical knowledge base and skill set through an individualized & defined career path.
Benefits of Career Path Program:
· Experienced RNs eligible to apply
· Build time management, communication, assessment skills, critical thinking, build knowledge base
· Prepare for success in the specialty area of your choice
· Develop critical thinking and expand that skill set as you specialize down the road
· Develop and strengthen fundamental, core skills
Available Career Paths to Start:
· Stepdown
Available Career Paths to Transfer within 12-18 months:
· ICU
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
NO CONTRACT
Incentives:
- Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus up to $20,000 for select departments
- Relocation Assistance up to $7,000 per policy
- Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
- Education Assistance
- Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses
- Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
- Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
- PTO/Vacation Time Frontload Up to 80 Hours for Experienced RNs
- Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
- Shift Differentials
- New Increased Weekend Option Differential: $10.00 RN
Mercy Hospital Springfield is known for its unique combination of leading-edge health care and our compassionate team of caregivers. Our common goal is to provide you with high-quality care and an easier, more personal experience. Patient satisfaction is our top priority, with a strong focus on safety and innovation we have earned several hospital recognitions including:
- American College of Cardiology in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” issue for commitment to hospital care for heart patients
- Highest CMS Star Rating in the area
- Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center
- Level 2 Stroke Center by MoDHSS
- Joint Commission Stroke Certification as Primary Stroke Center
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.
Physical requirements/demands:
- Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift
- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
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 : $8 - $2,000
