Overview:
Join Mercy Hospital South!
RN – Medical Stepdown
Status: Full-Time (36 hours/week)
Shift: Nights
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Incentives & Benefits:
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Experienced Nurse Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 for select departments
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Stay Premium Program: Up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
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Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000/year
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Loan Forgiveness: Up to $20,000 for new graduate nurses
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Comprehensive Day-One Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
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PTO / Vacation Time
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Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
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Shift Differentials
Overview:
Join our 22-bed Medical Stepdown Unit!
Medical Stepdown is a unit that specializes in the care of acutely ill medical patients. We primarily focus on those suffering from respiratory failure and/or other general medical problems that are acutely ill.
Patient population may include: Bipaps, High Flow Oxygen, Tracheostomies, and Ventilated Tracheostomies, Respiratory Failure, Gastrointestinal Bleeds, Alcohol Withdrawal, Drug Overdose, Severe Sepsis, End of Life Care- This unit requires excellent critical thinking skills and quick decision making skills
- Close relationship with pulmonologist
- Due to the diverse nature this unit provides numerous educational opportunities for our coworkers.
- 22– patient bed unit
- RN ratio 3-4 patients, with tech support
- 24/7 Leadership support
- Collaborate daily with Care Management team, PT and OT, dieticians and pharmacists
Qualifications:
Education & Licensure:
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Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
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Must hold and maintain a current RN license for the hiring state or hold a compact nursing license
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Comply with all state nursing board requirements
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs regularly
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Prolonged standing and walking throughout shifts
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Capable of gripping, reaching, bending, kneeling, twisting, and squatting as needed
Certifications:
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ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) — Required
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BLS (Basic Life Support) — Required or must complete within 30 days of hire
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Additional unit-specific certifications as required, with timelines for acquisition
Interested?
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Stephanie Stivers
EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans