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We're a Little Different
Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”
Overview:
Assists in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the operations and patient care of designated areas. Serves as a clinical resource for staff and patients in the department. Functions as a staff nurse in the department as needed. Assumes managerial duties delegated by a manager. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
• Coordinates placement of patients and staff assignments.
• Assists clinical staff with patient care and unit activities.
• Facilitates staff nurse attendance at meetings.
• Interfaces with medical staff, patients' family members, department heads and other personnel as necessary.
• Participates in planning and performance of educational training and orientation of unit staff, advises staff on procedures and policies.
• Participates in unit quality improvement activities.
• Supervises clinical activities.
• Directs staff and responds to unanticipated and sudden changes in individual patient's condition.
• Participates in the supervision of unit operations.
• Collaborates with the manager in the development and control of department budget, assuring accuracy of time and attendance records and resource utilization.
• Performs duties of staff nurse, as needed, due to acuity level of department census.
• Maintains adequate inventory, orders various supplies. Ensures proper maintenance of overall physical environment and equipment in area of responsibility.
• Participated in Nursing and Medical Center committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education: Graduate from an accredited Nursing program.
Licensure: 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.
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
Experience: 2 years' experience in patient care is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Supervisor experience is preferred. Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Physical Requirements: Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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