Registered Nurse – Medical Float
Job Location:
Fort Smith, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
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. This position upholds patient rights maintains confidentiality and performs all duties in alignment with Mercys mission values and Service Standards.Position Details:
The Medical Float Registered Nurse provides competent patientcentered care across a variety of inpatient settings including:
MedicalSurgical
Orthopedics
Cardiac
Cardiac Neuro
This role also offers future opportunities for professional growth and skill advancement with potential progression into:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Critical Care
Emergency Department (ED/ER)
Advancement into these areas is supported through experience education training demonstrated clinical competence and organizational need.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver patientcentered nursing care utilizing the nursing process
Maintain professional accountability for patient outcomes
Monitor evaluate and coordinate care provided by other direct care staff
Collaborate with physicians ancillary services and support departments to ensure continuity of care
Uphold patient rights safety standards and confidentiality requirements
Adapt efficiently to varying unit workflows and patient acuity levels
Practice in accordance with Mercy policies standards and core values
Qualifications
Required Education:
Completion of an accredited nursing program
Licensure:
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Arkansas or compact state
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
Preferred:
Two (2) or more years of critical care experience
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
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.
