Utilizes the Mercy Nursing Professional Practice Model and nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Coordinates the patients care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patients' rights and confidentiality of patient information. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice, the goals of Mercy Health System, the Philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, the State Nurse Practice Act, the Code of Professional and Business Ethics, and the Co-Worker Code of Conduct. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Requirements
Graduate of a state approved professional nurse program
Current RN licensure with State Board of Nursing in the applicable state of practice or current temporary work permit
BLS Certification
Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis
Prolonged standing and walking during each shift
Preferred: 1 year of nursing experience in acute care, with six months within the last year
Entry level, under 1 year
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition support
Matched retirement plans
About the employer
Mercy
Hospital
Mercy is a Catholic health system founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986, with a heritage tracing back over 195 years to Catherine McAuley's founding of the first House of Mercy in Dublin, Ireland in 1827. The Sisters of…
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What reviewers appreciate
+Faith-based mission with deep historical heritage and strong organizational identity
+Collaborative healthcare setting committed to excellence in patient outcomes
+Leadership opportunities available, including Charge RN roles in perioperative services
What reviewers flag
−Specific nurse feedback and review data not available from provided research sources
−Research did not yield detailed information on workplace challenges or nurse-specific concerns
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