Registered Nurse - Dedicated Orientation Unit

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

• $10,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time RNs With At Least 1 Year Of Experience (NO CONTRACT) Dedicated Orientation Unit Overview Are you interested in continuing your nursing career in an innovative educational environment, while making an impact on new Mercy caregivers? If you’re looking to maximize your earning potential all while having more hands to share the workload- this position is for you! The Mercy Hospital Fort Smith Dedicated Orientation Unit is an 18-bed medical surgical unit focused on orientaing eager newly hired Mercy caregivers. In this role you'll function as the primary nurse caring for up to six medical telemetry patients while helping new caregivers hone their foundational nursing skills, develop effective time management, and embrace the Mercy culture. Incentives 1 Years Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus up to $10,000 for select departments Relocation Assistance up to $3,000 per policy Stay Premium Program- up to $8 / hour based on years of Mercy service Education Assistance Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance PTO / Vacation Time Employer-Matched Retirement Funds Shift Differentials New Increased Weekend Option Differential : $7.50 RN / $5.50 LPN 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. Experience : Must have a minimum of one year of working nursing experience. Preferred Experience : Prior mentor or preceptor experience. Prior medical surgical experience highly favored. 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. If you would like to connect with a Recruiter for additional questions, please reach out to Kayla at Kayla.Bray@mercy.net We Offer Great Benefits Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period! We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care. At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all. What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.