Registered Nurse (RN) New to Practice - Med-Surg / Telemetry / Pediatrics / Oncology - Lourdes Hospital
Paducah, Kentucky
Posted Aug 19 · New grads welcomed · reported
- Unit
- Med-Surg
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Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
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Mercy Health
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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care (Step down) – Lourdes Hospital
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Summary
The New Grad Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:
- Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
- Acting as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units
- Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs
- Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
- Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment
Essential Functions
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness
- Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments
- Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department
- Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)
Certifications
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or RN applicant
- BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care, ACLS required within 6 months of hire)
Experience
- Previous experience as an LPN or Patient Care Tech/CNA (preferred)
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
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Requirements
- RN
- Patient care outcome improvement
- Care plan evaluation
- Nursing
- Telemetry
- Patient resource coordination
- Health savings account
- RN License
- Initial assessment (medical evaluation)
Place
- City
- Paducah, Kentucky
- Median rent
- $834/mo
- Local household income
- $49,915/yr
- Metro price level
- 14% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Paducah area index 86.1, where 100 is the national average.
Paducah sits where the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers meet in western Kentucky, blending small-town warmth with a creative streak—known as Quilt City USA for its National Quilt Museum. A revitalized riverfront downtown gives out-of-state RNs a low-key, community-oriented home base.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.
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