Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details: Find your calling at Mercy!

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care while maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients. The RN evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. This position upholds patient rights, maintains confidentiality, and performs all duties in alignment with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Position Details:

The Medical Surgical unit, also known as Med-Surg, is a specialty unit that makes up the foundation of nursing.

The Medical Surgical unit at Mercy Rogers is a 48-bed unit that manages acute medical surgical patients with a wide range of diagnoses and care needs.

Functionally, this unit houses and cares for patients who are preparing for or recovering from medical and surgical interventions.

This can include care of patients with illnesses such as pneumonia and sepsis; as well as pre and post op management of pain, wound care, and monitoring for any complications post procedure.

The Med-Surg unit also manages chronic conditions such as diabetes, COPD, and chronic kidney disease.

Service lines include oncology, nephrology, urology, gastroenterology, and many more.

Given the generalized nature of the Med-Surg unit and the amount of variation in patient conditions, the acuity of patients vary. Ratio : 6:1

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:

Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire. 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) - NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses) - OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) - BLS (Basic 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 - C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification) - Other unit-specific certifications as required

Physical Requirements: •

Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis. •

Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift. •

Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support including RN to BSN Assistance, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters.

At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion.

As we grow, you'll grow with us.