Registered Nurse- Cardiac​/Neuro

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac/Neuro Unit

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, effective, patient-centered care while maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients. The RN evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. This position upholds patient rights, maintains confidentiality, and performs all duties in alignment with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

The Cardiac/Neuro unit specializes in the neurological population, providing care for CVAs (strokes), brain injury, seizures, acute mental status decline, post‑op day 2 craniotomy care, spinal injury and spinal surgical care, among others. Nurses are also trained to care for a cardiac population, including stable cardiac patients who have undergone heart caths, received stents, had pacemakers implanted, or are being cardiac monitored.

• Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (associate’s degree, diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure: Maintains a current RN license in the hiring state and/or within the Nurse Licensure Compact where duties are performed.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire. One or more of the following may be required based on unit:
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurse)
  • OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
  • S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
  • C‑EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
  • Other unit‑specific certifications as required
• Physical Requirements:
  • 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.

Mercy offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support (including RN to BSN assistance), and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.