Job Description:

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."

Overview:

Provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychological, physical and general aspect of care: utilizes the nursing process in patient care; meets the communication and education needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations. Communicates in a professional, positive, and assertive manner congruent with Mercy Service Standards. Communicates with physicians and other team members about changes in patients' conditions and is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Maintains regulatory agency requirement and adheres to hospital policies, procedures and standards.

* RN will float to Mercy Hospital's within a specified geographic area from the RN's home address.

* Each RN will be responsible to float between designated Mercy Hospitals within the Central Community.

* To qualify for a RRN position, the RN must live in an area where they can float to either:

* 2 of the 4 acute care hospitals and a minimum of 2 of the critical access hospitals

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* float to 1 acute care hospital and 3 critical access hospitals

* Non-compensated drive time will be 1 hour 20 minutes or less.

All hospitals within a 1 hour and 20 minute drive time of the RN's home will be considered the RN's work area

Qualifications:

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Minimum Required Qualifications

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Education:

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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

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Licensure:

* Current Multi State RN license which allows the RN to work in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri

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Experience:

* Minimum 2 years' experience with at least 1-year Progressive Care, Emergency Department or ICU experience

* Central Community Regional Resource RN's will be competent to work in all general nursing departments which include but are not limited to medical, cardiac, surgical, neuro. The RRN will also be competent to work in progressive care, stepdown and the Emergency Department.

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Certification/Registration:

* Current certifications for BLS or complete upon hire/transfer to RRN

* ACLS, PALS and NIH within 90 days of hire/transfer to RRN

* TNCC within 1 year of hire/transfer to RRN

* NRP within 1 year of hire/transfer to RRN

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Other Skills and Knowledge:

Ability to hear and read effectively. Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Ability to navigate effectively in many computer systems. Ability to work in a team focused environment. Ability to work in a rapid-paced work environment. Ability to work independently. Good problem-solving skills. Ability to provide quality bedside patient care.

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Preferred Qualifications:

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Certification/Registration:

ASLS preferred
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Other Skills and Knowledge:

Additional languages preferred. Previous experience with the Epic computer system preferred.

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 48 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.

For more information, please reach out to Bethany Hollis at Mary.Hollis2@mercy.net

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