RN - Medical Stepdown

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RN - Medical Stepdown

Status: Full-Time (36 hours/week)

Shift: Nights

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Incentives & Benefits:

• Experienced Nurse Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 for select departments
• Stay Premium Program: Up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000/year
• Loan Forgiveness: Up to $20,000 for new graduate nurses
• Comprehensive Day-One Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• PTO / Vacation Time
• Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
• 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:

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Must hold and maintain a current RN license for the hiring state or hold a compact nursing license
• Comply with all state nursing board requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Prolonged standing and walking throughout shifts
• Capable of gripping, reaching, bending, kneeling, twisting, and squatting as needed

Certifications:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required or must complete within 30 days of hire
• Additional unit-specific certifications as required, with timelines for acquisition

Interested?

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Stephanie Stivers

???? Stephanie.Stivers@mercy.net

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