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Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown (3500) FT Nights

Mercy
Posted a day ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Fort Smith, AR 72903, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off

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  • Mercy is seeking a nurse to provide patient care utilizing the nursing process in a fast-paced, high-energy environment focused on higher acuity cardiac and respiratory patients.
  • Candidates should have at least one year of nursing experience and will be responsible for maintaining professional accountability and evaluating care provided by other caregivers.
  • The position involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care while upholding patient rights and confidentiality.
  • Nurses will work in a 25-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1 or 5:1, making it an excellent starting point for those aiming for ICU or ER careers.
  • Mercy offers competitive salaries along with outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview:
Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Join our fast-paced, high-energy team caring for higher acuity cardiac and respiratory patients. This 25-bed unit is an excellent starting point for nurses with long-term goals in ICU or ER settings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process.

  • Maintain professional accountability for assigned patients.

  • Evaluate care provided by other direct caregivers.

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.

  • Uphold patient rights and confidentiality.

  • Perform duties in alignment with our mission, values, and Mercy service standards.

Unit Details:

  • Patient Population: Higher acuity cardiac and respiratory

  • Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 4:1 or 5:1

  • UAP-to-Patient Ratio: 9:1

  • Unit Size: 32 beds

  • Environment: Fast-paced, high-energy; ideal for nurses pursuing ICU or ER careers

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.

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