Registered Nurse Cardiac Stepdown (3500) FT Nights
Fort Smith, AR - USA
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
Our Med Surg Service Line offers a dynamic environment where youll gain experience across 8 specialty units caring for patients with a wide range of diagnoses and needs. These units support patients preparing for or recovering from medical and surgical interventions giving you the opportunity to build a strong foundation in diverse clinical skills.While youll have a home unit we believe in cross-training to broaden your expertise and confidence in caring for patients with varying conditions comorbidities and procedures. Whether youre a new graduate looking to launch your nursing career or an experienced LPN seeking variety and growth Med Surg is the perfect place to thrive.
Position Details:
Join our fast-paced high-energy team caring for higher acuity cardiac and respiratory patients. This 32-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
- UAP-to-Patient Ratio: 9:1
- Unit Size: 32 beds
- Environment: Fast-paced high-energy; ideal for nurses pursuing ICU or ER careers
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 youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.