RN-Weekend Option-Medical Progressive Care (Critical Care)

Registered Nurse Medical Progressive Care Unit (MPCU)
Location: Mercy Hospital
Department: Medical Progressive Care
Schedule: Weekend (Nights)
Employment Type: Non Exempt

Overview
Mercy is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Medical Progressive Care Unit (MPCU). In this role you will provide high quality patient centered care to adults with complex medical conditions who require frequent assessments continuous monitoring and specialized nursing support. Our MPCU team delivers exceptional care in a collaborative mission driven environment aligned with Mercys values of service dignity justice excellence and stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients with progressive medical needs following evidencebased practice and Mercy standards.
• Monitor vital signs neurological status respiratory function renal function infection indicators and overall patient responsesintervening promptly as needed.
• Administer medications treatments and procedures with accuracy and strong clinical judgment.
• Collaborate closely with physicians advanced practice providers therapists case managers and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on medical conditions treatment plans medications and postdischarge care needs.
• Document assessments interventions and patient outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and uphold patient safety practices within the MPCU.
• Support Mercys mission by providing compassionate holistic care in a healing environment.
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in medical progressive care medicalsurgical telemetry or other progressive/acute care settings.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (or obtained within a specified timeframe).
• NIH Stroke Scale certification (if applicable to patient population or unit protocols).
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fastpaced highacuity environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Commitment to patient safety quality care and Mercys values.
• Adaptability and sound criticalthinking skills.

Why Join Mercy

• Comprehensive benefits including health dental vision and retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and a missiondriven work culture.
• Opportunities for advancement within a large nationally recognized health system.
• A collaborative MPCU team dedicated to excellent patient outcomes.

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.