What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown (3500) FT Days position at Mercy?
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Registered Nurse – Cardiac/Respiratory Unit
Join our fast-paced, high-energy team caring for higher acuity cardiac and respiratory patients. This 25-bed unit is an excellent starting point for nurses with long-term goals in ICU or ER settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process.
- Maintain professional accountability for assigned patients.
- Evaluate care provided by other direct caregivers.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Uphold patient rights and confidentiality.
- Perform duties in alignment with our mission, values, and Mercy service standards.
Unit Details:
- Patient Population: Higher acuity cardiac and respiratory
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 4:1 or 5:1
- Unit Size: 25 beds
- Environment: Fast-paced, high-energy; ideal for nurses pursuing ICU or ER careers
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.
- 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.
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.
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