LPN - Cardiac Stepdown - FT (Nights)

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith • Full-time • Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States • 1d ago

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.”

Med Surg Overview:

Mercy Fort Smith’s Med Surg Service Line is made up of 8 specialty units that will provide experience with patient populations with a varying range of diagnoses and care needs. Functionally, these units house and care for patients who are preparing for or recovering from medical and surgical interventions. While you will have a “home unit”, we cross-train our nurses between the various specialties to provide a strong foundational knowledge of all types of patient conditions, comorbidities, procedures, etc. Whether you are a new grad nurse looking to build a strong base before launching into your future career/educational plans or an experienced nurse who enjoys variety in their every day work, Med Surg is the place for you!

Cardiac Medical Stepdown Unit Details:

Patient Population: close monitoring and nursing care for patients who are higher acuity cardiac and respiratory patients
- Chest Tubes
- Titration of Cardiac Drips
- Increased knowledge of BiPAP and Airvo
- Increased knowledge of Pacemakers
- Increased knowledge of Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator
- Increased knowledge of Heart Caths
- Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
- NIH
- Ultrasound Guided IV
Able to get PCCN certified after one year
Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4:1 or 5:1
# of Beds: 25
UAP to patient ratio: 9:1
Great unit to start and transition to ICU/ED!

Incentives:

1+ Years Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus up to $10,000 for select departments
Relocation Assistance up to $3,000 per policy
Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
Education Assistance
- Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses
- Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
PTO/Vacation Time
Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
Shift Differentials
New Increased Weekend Option Differential: $7.50 RN/$5.50 LPN

Qualifications:

Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
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:Must have American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probationary period. Must have ACLS and BLS or obtain within 90 days of hire.

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.

EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

LPN, LVN, Licensed vocational nurse, licensed practical nurse, nurse, medical surgical, stepdown, intermediate care

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