We’re a Little Different
Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”
Mercy Incentives:
- 1+ Years Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus up to $10,000 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 Differential
- Relief Charge Nurse Differential
- Weekend Option Incentive Pay: $7.50/hour (RN)
Overview:
Responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care for the peri-operative patient in accordance with the plan of care, established hospital and departmental policies, procedures and standards of care.
Communicates findings as indicated to appropriate persons and documents same in the patient's medical record.
Responsible for managing/overseeing the care and services provided by ancillary and other professional personnel.
Responsible for managing supplies and other equipment within the unit.
Develops and maintains a collaborative and collegial relationship with physicians and interdepartmental personnel as they relate to the care of the surgical patient.
Participates in marketing of operating room services to the medical staff.
Maintains competent peri-operative skill level to ensure provision of safe quality patient care is sensitive to the needs of patients, families and fellow co-workers; plans and provides professional nursing care for patients in accordance with age-specific needs; plan and provides professional nursing care for patients in accordance with any identified cultural diversity needs (such as religions, lifestyles, beliefs, physical capabilities, and cultures); plans and provides professional nursing care for patients by assuring appropriate and effective pain management; assess, report, and assist any patients that present with evidence of abuse and/or neglect; and supports the mission of Mercy.
Co-workers are expected to abide by Mercy Hospital safety and infection control policies to maintain a safe environment for patients and co-workers.
The RN assures that the philosophy, mission, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of Mercy are followed.
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school. Successful completion of medication administration math competency test
- Licensure: RN licensure in the state of practice.
- Experience: Working knowledge and competency in basic procedures as defined as: General procedures, GYN, EENT, Urology, Orthopedic procedures (i.e., ORIF ankle, or hip with cannulated screws, knee arthroscopy, I & D washouts, fasciotomy, AKA, BKA, closed reduction with or without pinning, DHS), Plastic procedures, Basic Cardiovascular procedure (i.e. mediastinoscopy, carotid endarterectomy, pacemaker, creation of AV fistula, pericardial window) and Basic neurological procedures (i.e., single level spine, simple burr holes, single level decompression and carpal tunnel).
- Certifications: CPR ACLS or scheduled in next available class.
- Preferred Experience: One year medical-surgical experience and/or one year operating room experience preferred.
- Preferred Other: Progressive leadership skills desired.
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!
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.
EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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