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Licensed Practical Nurse - ICU Stepdown (3300) Days

Mercy
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Fort Smith, AR, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off

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  • The position at Mercy involves utilizing the nursing process to provide patient care and maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients.
  • Candidates must have graduated from a nursing program and possess a current RN license, with experience in caring for stepdown cardiovascular and neurosurgical patients.
  • The role requires certifications in BLS and ACLS, which must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already held.
  • Mercy offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as paid time off and retirement plans for eligible team members.
  • The salary for this nursing position is competitive and commensurate with experience, typically requiring at least one year of relevant nursing experience.

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:

Unit Details:

Bed Numbers: 18

Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4:1                                             

Patient Population: stepdown possible cardiovascular patient/ neurosurgical patients, cardiac drips set rates, some stable insulin drips, post procedural patients, cardioversions, bipap, airvo, chest tubes, post pacemaker insertions, post CABg patients, BLS/ ACLS, NIHSS, common diagnosis of CHF, COPD, CKD

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: Must have American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probationary period. Must have ACLS and BLS or obtain within 90 days of hire.

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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