Licensed Practical Nurse ICU Stepdown (3300) Days
Job Location:
Fort Smith, AR - USA
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Job Summary
Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission values and mercy service standards.
Unit Details:
Bed Numbers: 18
Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4:1
Patient Population: stepdown possible cardiovascular patient/ neurosurgical patients cardiac drips set rates some stable insulin drips post procedural patients cardioversions bipap airvo chest tubes post pacemaker insertions post CABg patients BLS/ ACLS NIHSS common diagnosis of CHF COPD CKD
Qualifications:
Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associates 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.
From day one Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical dental and vision coverage paid time off tuition support and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.
Join a caring collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.
