Registered Nurse- Cardiac/Neuro

Role description

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. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care while maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients. The RN evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. Cardiac/Neuro

is our neurological specialized unit of the hospital. Our main nurses are specially trained for the care of the neurological population. This includes CVAs (strokes), brain injury, seizures, acute mental status decline, Post op day 2 craniotomy care, Spinal injury, and spinal surgical care, etc. Our nurses are also trained to care for our cardiac population as well. The big difference between Cardiac/Neuro and Cardiac is that Cardiac/Neuro cares for more stable cardiac patients. Graduated from a school of nursing (associate's degree, Diploma, or BSN).

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.

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:
ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)
OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
Other unit-specific certifications as required

Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support including RN to BSN Assistance, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. 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.

At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion.