Registered Nurse

Overview

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, you'll feel our supportive community every step of your day, especially the tough ones. We're a team and love working that way. We have opportunities for nurses who are inspired to pioneer new models of care and want to transform the healthcare experience. Work with advanced technology and innovative procedures. Be state of the art, and never stop exploring. We're expanding to help our communities grow, offering an exceptional opportunity to join our team.

We need experienced RNs to serve at Mercy Hospital-Northwest Arkansas! Mercy is a community of professionals serving people's health care needs through hospitals, physician practices, and a variety of outpatient locations and services in the Midwest. We are driven by a common mission begun by the Sisters of Mercy who founded our ministry. We share a passion to get health care right for those we serve today.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

To learn more about Mercy Hospital, please click on the below link for a short video:

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Competitive pay & benefits including benefits that start the first day. Please contact Danielle Granier at 479-338-3151 if you have question.

Position Qualifications:

* We require a nursing degree from an accredited school.

* You'll also need a current RN license in our state.

* Current BLS or complete within 90 days of hire.

* Current ACLS or complete within 6 months of hire

* Current Pediatric Life Support or complete within 1 year of hire

* Current TNCC or complete within 2 years of Hire

* Current NRP or complete within 2 years of hire

We'll Support You at Work and Home

Getting respect doesn't come easy in healthcare. Modern Healthcare Magazine named us as a "top 100 places to work." We go out of our way to help people feel welcomed. We offer day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, and employer-matched retirement funds, even to part-time employees. We're proud to provide tuition reimbursement to help you grow and learn new skills.

What Makes 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 are not afraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care-that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a fit for you as well, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

ResponsibilitiesProvides direct patient care in a personalized and compassionate manner utilizing the Nursing Process:A. Successfully demonstrates proficiency of basic skills, equipment, and procedures, including unit specific skills.B. Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to patient care.C. Safely administers medication by following the established policies and procedures.D. Communicates problems to the interdisciplinary team.E. Monitor alarms are individualized/set appropriately and to patient status and responded to without delay.F. Communicates problems to the interdisciplinary team.Documents in a manner which is complete, accurate and legible on all designated areas.A. Triage Assessment by Registered Nurse when new patient comes into ED B. Assesses and documents condition of each assigned patient per department policies and as condition changes.C. Completes discharge instruction as per policy.D. Completes consent forms according to policy.E. Completes PTA medication list per policy.F. Completes paper chart forms, not included in the electronic medical record, appropriately.G. Charting reflects implementation of interventions.H. Patient education and response is documented.I. Monitors the ASAP Tracking board for new physician orders and acknowledges those orders expeditiously.K. Documents medication administration as appropriate:* Medications are verified with actual physician orders.* Medications and IV's are documented in the medical record.* IV stop and start times documented * Orders are "completed"* Splint documentation complete, including pre- and post- assessmentL. Pain assessments are performed and documented per policy.* Pain reassessment within one hour of pain medication administration.* Description of pain characteristics in addition to numeric assessmentM. Blood products are administered and documented per policy:* Includes appropriate documentation of 2nd verifier and completion/stop times.Communication skills as evidenced by:A. Communicates verbally and non-verbally in a concise, effective, and appropriate manner to all hospital personnel, physicians, patients, and family/significant others:* Hand-off patient reports are complete, concise, and accurate utilizing SBAR and EMR.* Communicates with dignity and respect to all personnel, physicians, patients and visitors.* Reports changes in patient and/or clinical area condition to Clinical Coordinator/Charge Nurse.* Consults with and/or notifies physicians/APN's/RN as needed.* Utilizes chain of command appropriately.* Notifies Clinical Coordinator/Charge Nurse before leaving unit.* Assists in keeping noise level to a minimum.B. Displays a positive attitude.C. Delegation:* Appropriate requests of Techs and ancillary personnel.D. Collaboration/Coordination:* Ensures patient needs are met and adequate supplies available for the oncoming shift.* Demonstrates cooperation and support as a team member.* Works with ancillary departments to schedule tests/procedures to facilitate completion.E. Education of patient and staff:* Acts as a change agent to facilitate new processes.* Evaluates knowledge and provides verbal and written instruction.F. Answers all pages, call lights, and telephones promptly and professionally. Is able to answer questions or direct caller to appropriate personnel.Actively supports Performance Improvement Initiatives by following hospital policies, procedures, and programs; provides ongoing peer education education (i.e., Customer Satisfaction, Physician Satisfaction, Co-Worker Satisfaction, and Process Improvement):A. Reports occurrences and medication events via Mercy Event Report (MER).B. Reports allergic/adverse medication reactions to Pharmacy and completes MER.C. Adheres to Infection Control Policies.D. Adheres to Employee Health Policies.E. Performs record reviews and chart audits.F. Identifies, documents, and reports concerns where improvement will enhance patient care and safety.G. Completes falls assessment and follows policy as well as ED algorithm for falls.Demonstrates behavior that is supportive of cost effective patient care:A. Sets priorities and utilizes time efficiently in order to complete work on time.B. Ensures items used are properly charged and utilized appropriately.C. Removes and returns discontinued equipment.* Completes EASY NET for broken or malfunctioning equipment.D. Demonstrates work habits and demeanor which contributes to the effective functioning of the unit and department.* Utilizes time clock appropriately for clockings, including education, etc.* Is responsive to staffing needs of the unit.* Assists in maintaining unit cleanliness.Enhances professional growth and development:A. Attends education programs, mandatory inservices, workshops, and unit meetings working towards attending or reading meeting minutes 8 or 12 months.B. Completes unit education in a timely manner.C. Seeks out and utilizes education from professional journals and other accepted resources.D. Incorporates knowledge obtained into practice patternsProvides safe environment of care for patients, visitors, and staff:A. Identification of safety, infection control, and work environment hazards with prompt resolution and/or reporting of problems.B. Demonstrates current knowledge of:* Disaster Plan* Fire Safety* Universal Precautions* Hazardous Material Identification* Electrical Safety* Easy NetProvides age specific knowledge and skills where applicable. Works effectively with various cultures and ethnic groups. A. Uses appropriate tools and resources for age, cultural, or ethnic needsB. Care provided using age-appropriate modification of procedure and communication.