RN - Medical Unit - Sign On Bonus - Saint Louis, MO, United States - Mercy

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    Description
    Medical Stepdown Graduate and Experienced nurses encouraged to apply here
    Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus for RNs
    $10,000 Sign On Bonus for GNs
    Relocation Assistance Available
    Medical Stepdown is a unit that specializes in the care of acutely ill medical patients. We primarily focus on those suffering from respiratory failure and/or other general medical problems that are acutely ill.
    ~ Bipaps, High Flow Oxygen, Tracheostomies, and Ventilated Tracheostomies, Respiratory Failure, Gastrointestinal Bleeds, Alcohol Withdrawal, Drug Overdose, Severe Sepsis, End of Life Care
    ~ This unit requires excellent critical thinking skills and quick decision making skills
    ~ Due to the diverse nature this unit provides numerous educational opportunities for our coworkers.
    ~22- patient bed unit
    ~ Collaborate daily with Care Management team, PT and OT, dieticians and pharmacists

    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. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and mercy service standards.
    Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's 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.

    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
    Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period
    We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
    At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones.

    You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures.

    We're expanding to help our communities grow.

    We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment.

    Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position.