RN ER Evenings at Mercy in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Job Description:

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:

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The Emergency Department Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients of all ages in a personalized and compassionate manner, while adhering firmly to HIPAA guidelines. The ED nurse is responsible to assess patients; plan and evaluate their care; educate the patient and family as needed; utilize appropriate resources to optimize patient care and patient flow; follow the Medical Center's pain assessment policy by assessing the complaint of pain and assisting with management of pain; participate in the Medical Center's patient safety/risk management program, as well as Quality Improvement. The RN is responsible for directing and overseeing the activities of assistive personnel.
Qualifications:

* Education: Graduation from an approved registered nursing program.
Licensure: Current licensure by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
Experience: One year RN acute care. Critical care/ER experience preferred. New graduates may be considered on an individual basis.
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC. If not ACLS or PALS certified, then certification is required within 6 months of start date.
Other: Demonstrates excellent customer service skills. Basic computer skills. Adaptable to change within a highly complex and technical environment.

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 48 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.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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