What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Part time Ortho Nights (12 hrs/wk) position at Mercy?
Schedule:
- Part time: 0.3 FTE (1-12 hr night shift/wk)
- Weekend Requirement- 3 shifts in 6 wks (choosing from Sat & Sun nights)
- Holiday Requirement
- Must be able to commit to at least 2 days a week through orientation
- Ability to self-schedule after training!
Incentives and Benefits:
- Shift differentials- Days, Nights, Weekends
- Ability to pick up extra shifts
- Free Parking
- Stay Pay Premium Eligible
Orthopedics:
Orthopedics is a specialized surgical unit within the Medical Surgical service line. We see a wide variety of orthopedic patients such as total shoulder, knee, and hip replacements, orthopedic trauma patients, and the hip fracture population. Our coworkers work with patients that have surgical traction, Buck’s traction, external fixators, drains, immobilizers, multiple IV medications, continuous pain infusions, and remote telemetry. Orthopedics is also the only unit to care for post-surgical gastric bypasses and gastric sleeve patients. The unit will additionally admit medical surgical overflow patients, when needed, and work with NG tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, chest tubes, ostomies, wound vacs, and central lines.
Qualifications:
- Required Education: Nursing Degree from an accredited school
- License: Must have either a current RN Temporary Permit/RN license in the State of Missouri
- Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
For more information please reach out to Georgie Trammell at Georgie.Trammell@Mercy.Net
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.
