RN - Medical Stepdown

Join Mercy Hospital South! RN - Medical StepdownStatus : Full-Time (36 hours / week) Shift : Nights #BeAMercyNurse 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 EEO / AA / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans EEO / AA / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans