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Registered Nurse - L&D

Mercy Health Corporation
Fort Smith, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 11/23/2025 CLOSED ON 12/2/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - L&D position at Mercy Health Corporation?

Find your calling at Mercy!

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

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."


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: Labor and Delivery experience preferred

  • Certifications:

    • Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire. One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe

    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

    • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

    • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)

    • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

    • CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)

    • OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)

    • BLS (Basic Life Support)

    • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

    • PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)

    • S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules

    • C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)

    • Other unit-specific certifications as required

  • Physical Requirements:* Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.* Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.* Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.


EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans.

 

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