Registered Nurse - Cardiac

Find your calling at Mercy! 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.

Position Details: Mercy's Cardiac Unit offers a challenging, fast paced unit where you can expect to take care of patients with various heart dysrhythmias, heart failure, STEMI/NSTEMI and post cardiac cath lab patients, post vascular and thoracic surgical patients, as well as sepsis and other infectious disease processes. The unit offers a 6:1 nurse to patient ratio and is an excellent option for nurses interested in pursuing a career in critical care or cardiac cath lab.

Education
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Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).

Licensure
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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
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• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on unit.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) may be required based on unit.
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) may be required based on unit.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) may be required based on unit.
• Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurse (CPHON) may be required based on unit.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) may be required based on unit.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required based on unit.
• Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required based on unit.
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Six Assessment & Care Modules may be required based on unit.
• Fetal Monitor Certification (C-EFM) may be required based on unit.
• Other unit‑specific certifications as required.

Physical Requirements
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• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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.