Mercy Hospital Jefferson Where Nurses Come to Grow! We understand you have invested time and resources into becoming a great nurse. Likewise, Mercy wants to invest in you as you answer your calling!
Unit Hours: Monday - Friday 9a-6p
Shift Options: (Four) 9hr shifts, (Four) 10hr shifts or (Five) 8hr shifts
+ On-Call Requirements
About ATC Unit - In the ATC area, this area is dedicated to the recovery and discharge of patients following surgery and anesthesia. It is designed to ensure patients are stable and prepared for discharge to home. Nurses are responsible for monitoring patient's vital signs, pain levels, and overall conditions. Conduct thorough assessments to evaluate readiness for discharge. Provide patients and their caregivers with detailed educational instructions regarding postoperative care, medication management, activity restrictions, and signs of infection/complications. Staff members work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and other healthcare proffessionals to coordinate patient care. Care for Cardiac cath lab , General, Urologic, Orthopedic, Gynecologic, Colorectal, Pain management, Interventional Radiology, and GI procedures.
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: Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and mercy service standards.
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.
- Experience: Pre-Op Experience
- Certifications: - Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
- Physical requirements/demands: - Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis- Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
We offer many other great benefits and perks, including: - Annual Merit increases based on performance
- 401k with employer match
- Competitive salary
- Future career growth!
- Free parking
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.
If you would like to connect with the Recruiter for more information before applying, please contact Breana Balthasar at . EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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