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.
Nurse Residency Available: Mercy Springfield offers a year-long Nurse Residency Program tailored to the specialty area in which each nurse is hired. All graduate nurses participate in the program, along with select experienced nurses based on their individual experience and professional development needs.
Position Details
Nurses work 12-hour shifts 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am with rotational weekends.
Full Time and Part Time available.
Incentives
New Grad $5,000 Sign-on bonus for nightshift only
1-2 years’ RN experience Sign-on bonus $13,000 for nightshift only
3-4 years’ RN experience Sign-on bonus $15,000 for nightshift only
5+ years’ RN experience Sign-on bonus $20,000 for nightshift only
Education Assistance:
Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses
Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 per year
$3000 Relocation Assistance for full time only
Weekend Differential
Shift Differential for qualifying hours between 3pm-7am
PTO/Vacation Time Frontload Up to 80 Hours for Experienced RNs for full time only
Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
Qualifications
Education: Graduate or upcoming Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
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: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
Physical requirements/demands:
Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift
Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
Unit Information
The Surgical 3B unit has 32 patient beds, with a nurse to patient ratio of 1-6 on days and nights. This unit is a fast-paced medical surgical telemetry floor which focuses on pre- and post-surgical patients, with a focus on GI, Urology and ENT surgeries. The Surgical 3B unit offers the opportunity to learn and perfect critical nursing skills such as:
Head to toe assessments
Telemetry monitoring
NG tubes
IV insertions
CBI's
Chest tubes, Trach and ostomy care
Drains
Wound Care
Nurse Residency Available: Mercy Springfield offers a year-long Nurse Residency Program tailored to the specialty area in which each nurse is hired. All graduate nurses participate in the program, along with select experienced nurses based on their individual experience and professional development needs.
Why Mercy?
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, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
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