MERCY HOSPITAL ARDMORE

Department: Nursing Supervisor LDRP

Status: Full-Time (40 hrs/wk)

Shift: Nights

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Incentives:

• Sign On Bonus up to $20,000!
• Relocation Assistance
• Stay Premium Program - based on years of Mercy Service
• Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
• PTO/Vacation Time
• Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
• Shift Differentials

Overview:

Supervises and coordinates daily activities of the nursing staff to include responsibility to supervise operations and address nursing practice issues. Directs patient care functions including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation consistent with the established standards of nursing practice. Provides professional nursing care to patients within the medical practice in support of, and as directed by, the physicians. Assists the physician in the treatment of the patients and completes related clinical paperwork. The incumbent in this position shall carry out his or her responsibilities and integrate into his or her work ethic and style of management the Mercy Philosophy of caring for the sick and suffering, respect for human life and the dignity of each person, applying Christian values to all crucial human issues in the area over which he or she has responsibility. In communicating with patients, families, visitors and employees, a caring, friendly, personal and professional approach is expected. Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for nursing, care, examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of medications and their effects, patient education, principles to develop a self-care program, instruments and common safety practices.
• Licensure: Current, valid state Registered Nurse license.
• Experience: Two years nursing experience required. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Certifications: CPR certification.
• Other: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Skill in assisting and performing a variety of medical treatments and procedures. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Must be able to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and policies. Must be able to communicate clearly and establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and the public. Basic computer terminal and keyboard skills, or the ability to learn these skills, in order to access information and enter clinical data. Equipment Used: Must be able to operate equipment normally related to the specialty of the clinic.

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.