Join Mercy Hospital South!
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 CareThis unit requires excellent critical thinking skills and quick decision making skillsClose relationship with pulmonologistDue to the diverse nature this unit provides numerous educational opportunities for our coworkers.22– patient bed unitRN ratio 3-4 patients, with tech support24 / 7 Leadership supportCollaborate daily with Care Management team, PT and OT, dieticians and pharmacistsQualifications :
Education & Licensure :
Graduate from an accredited registered nursing programMust hold and maintain a current RN license for the hiring state or hold a compact nursing licenseComply with all state nursing board requirementsPhysical Requirements :
Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs regularlyProlonged standing and walking throughout shiftsCapable of gripping, reaching, bending, kneeling, twisting, and squatting as neededCertifications :
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) — RequiredBLS (Basic Life Support) — Required or must complete within 30 days of hireAdditional unit-specific certifications as required, with timelines for acquisitionInterested?
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