What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse- Surgery Center position at Mercy?
RN
Mercy Surgery Center Springfield
PRN- Part Time, As Needed
Key Benefits:
- 401K
- Competitive salary
- Future career growth
Overview:
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.
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:-
- 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.
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.