What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Medical-Cardiac Step Down (Part-Time) position at Mercy?
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
20,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time RNs
with at least 1 year of experience
NO CONTRACT
Med Surg Overview:
Mercy Fort Smith’s Med Surg Service Line is made up of 7 specialty units that will provide experience with patient populations with a varying range of diagnoses and care needs. Functionally, these units house and care for patients who are preparing for or recovering from medical and surgical interventions. While you will have a “home unit”, we cross-train our nurses between the various specialties to provide a strong foundational knowledge of all types of patient conditions, comorbidities, procedures, etc. Whether you are a new grad nurse looking to build a strong base before launching into your future career/educational plans or an experienced nurse who enjoys variety in their every day work, Med Surg is the place for you!
Ortho Unit Details:
- Patient Population: close monitoring and nursing care for patients who have orthopedic anomalies or trauma, specifically those patients undergoing total hips, total knees, traumatic injuries/broken bones. Also those patients with neurological/neurosurgical diagnosis
- Nurse to Patient Ratio: 6:1
- # of Beds: 18
- UAP to patient ratio: 9:1
- Great unit for a new grad who is hesitant to jump into higher acuity!
Incentives:
- 1 Years Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus up to $20,000 for select departments
- Relocation Assistance up to $3,000 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
- Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
- Shift Differentials
- New Increased Weekend Option Differential: $7.50 RN/$5.50 LPN
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
- 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:Must have American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probationary period. Must have ACLS and BLS or obtain within 90 days of hire.
We Offer Great Benefits:
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!
Salary : $6 - $8
