Registered Nurse-GIG-Medical‑Surgical; Med‑Surg

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for assigned patients.
• Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
• Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

• Education:
  
  Graduate from a school of nursing (Associate’s Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure:
  Personally responsible for obtaining and maintaining a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure; must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Physical requirements/demands:
  Requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis; prolonged standing and walking each shift; ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat.
• Experience:
  
  1 year of experience.
• Certifications:
  
  BLS for Med Surg (MS) and Women’s and Children’s (WC).

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.