Registered Nurse (Non-Exempt) (10013N)

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Med Surg Overview:

Mercy Fort Smith’s Med Surg Service Line is made up of 9 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!

Oncology Unit Details: 

• Patient Population: close monitoring, nursing care, holistic and compassionate care and services to patients with endocrinology diagnosis and oncology diagnoses including care of the terminally ill and hospice respite patients.   
  • This unit has various support areas such as a chapel, washer/dryer for family, sitting/family/dining
• Career Advancement Opportunity: Chemotherapy Certification 
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 6:1
• # of Beds: 23
• UAP to patient ratio: 8:1

Incentives:

• Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
• Education Assistance
  
  • Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
• Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
• PTO/Vacation Time 
• Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
• Shift Differentials

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; Consideration will be given for comparable education experience and successful licensure.
• 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.
• Certification:NOTE: one or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
  • S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire