RN- Med/Surg 7B (Nights) Job Listing at Mercy in Springfield, MO (Job ID 916311)

Description

New Grad Student Loan Forgiveness $20,000

Graduate Nurse Sign On Bonus $5,000

Experienced RN Sign On Bonus up to $20,000

Paid Time Off Frontload up to 80 hours for full time only

$7000 Relocation Assistance for full time only

7B- We offer an immense selection of experiences through our management of complex diagnoses and patient needs with many learning opportunities.  This environment provides a strong foundation in nursing and clinical skills.  The unit serves the medical surgical population by managing chronic and acute onset diseases.  The types of patients we serve are those with multi-system management needs such as infectious disease, wound management, pneumonia, sepsis, COPD, diabetes and gastro-intestinal conditions, and post-surgical patients.  We also coordinate management of patients needing surgical interventions, EGD, colonoscopy, outpatient infusion/chemo, and anti-coagulation therapies.

Overview

The Medical Surgical unit, also known as Med-Surg, is a specialty unit that makes up the foundation of nursing. The Medical Surgical unit at Mercy Springfield is a unit that manages acute medical surgical patients with a wide range of diagnoses and care needs. Functionally, this unit houses and cares for patients who are preparing for or recovering from medical and surgical interventions. This can include care of patients with illnesses such as pneumonia and sepsis; as well as pre and post op management of pain, wound care, and monitoring for any complications post procedure. The Med-Surg unit also manages chronic conditions such as diabetes, COPD, and chronic kidney disease. Service lines include oncology, nephrology, urology, gastroenterology, and many more. Given the generalized nature of the Med-Surg unit and the amount of variation in patient conditions, the acuity of patients vary. 

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional 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.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

For more information, please reach out to Cory McVey at cory.mcvey@mercy.net.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position.  The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.