RN Surgical Observation / Decision : Nights

Job Description

Newly Established Unit

This new 26-bed unit serves short-stay patients in the observation, extended recovery and discharge-decision process immediately after surgery, as well as those who require a longer recovery time. Only experienced RNs will work on this unit, in 12-hour shifts, alongside Oklahoma’s top surgeons while managing the pre- and post-op care of complex disease processes.

Here you will encounter drains, wound vacs, and NGTs as patients recover from procedures such as colon resections, urological procedures, hysterectomies, jaw reconstructions, hernias, cholecystectomies, bariatrics, thyroidectomies and appendectomies. We also have Med / Surg overflow so you will likely care for patients with medical diagnoses such as UTI, diabetes, ileus, small bowel obstruction, or infectious processes.

Qualifications :

Licensure :                     Current Oklahoma License.

Certifications :               BLS, ACLS / PALS required and can be obtained / recertified                                           during orientation. Required certifications must be current                                        before assigned to care for patients independently.

Preferred Education :    BSN

Preferred Experience : Minimum 1 year Med Surg experience

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!

Registered Nurse Incentives :

$15,000 sign on bonus +1 year of RN experience

• Loyalty Pay eligibility after 2 years
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 / year for continuing education
• Shift differential $3.25 evenings / $4.00 nights / $4.00 weekends
• Health / Dental / Vision available day one
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• 401k with employer match
• Free Mercy Nurse On-Call, Free basic life insurance, Free AD&D coverage
• Short term disability benefits
• Referral Bonus Opportunity
• FSA for Health Care expenses
• FSA for Dependent Care Expenses - Mercy contributes $1,200 / year for you towards the maximum of $5,000 allowable per year.

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

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.