Registered Nurse Medical 4 (Days)
Fort Smith, AR - USA
Job Summary
$10000 Sign-On Bonus Available
For Full-Time RNs with 1 Year of Experience
No Contract Required
Join our Med 4 team a 36-bed specialty unit that cares for adult medical-surgical patients with neurological renal and urologic conditions. Med 4 offers nurses the opportunity to develop strong assessment skills while caring for a diverse patient population with low to moderate acuity.
Neurology/Renal & Urology:
4200 Hall Details:
- Beds: 18
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 6:1
4300 Unit Details:
- Beds: 18
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 6:1
Patient Population
Common diagnoses include:
- Stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIA)
- Seizure disorders and altered mental status
- Acute and chronic kidney disease
- Electrolyte imbalances
- Urinary tract infections and urinary retention
- Kidney stones and hydronephrosis
- Post-urologic procedure patients
Clinical Skills & Experience
Nurses on Med 4 frequently care for patients with:
- Foley catheters
- Nephrostomy tubes
- Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
- Dialysis access devices
- Enteral feeding tubes
- Telemetry monitoring
This unit provides valuable experience in neurological assessments stroke protocols fluid and electrolyte management renal medication monitoring and multidisciplinary care coordination with nephrology and urology specialists.
Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN Diploma or BSN)
Licensure
- Current RN license in the hiring state or compact licensure
Certifications
- BLS required
- ACLS required or obtained within 90 days of hire
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
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.