Registered Nurse - Neuro - Now Hiring

Find your calling at Mercy!Responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care for the peri-operative patient in accordance with the plan of care, established hospital and departmental policies, procedures and standards of care. Communicates findings as indicated to appropriate persons and documents same in the patient's medical record. Responsible for managing/overseeing the care and services provided by ancillary and other professional personnel. Responsible for managing supplies and other equipment within the unit. Develops and maintains a collaborative and collegial relationship with physicians and interdepartmental personnel as they relate to the care of the surgical patient. Participates in marketing of operating room services to the medical staff. Maintains competent peri-operative skill level to ensure provision of safe quality patient care is sensitive to the needs of patients, families and fellow co-workers; plans and provides professional nursing care for patients in accordance with age-specific needs; plan and provides professional nursing care for patients in accordance with any identified cultural diversity needs (such as religions, lifestyles, beliefs, physical capabilities, and cultures); plans and provides professional nursing care for patients by assuring appropriate and effective pain management; assess, report, and assist any patients that present with evidence of abuse and/or neglect; and supports the mission of Mercy. Co-workers are expected to abide by Mercy Hospital safety and infection control policies to maintain a safe environment for patients and co-workers. The RN assures that the philosophy, mission, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of Mercy are followed.Position Details:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school. Successful completion of medication administration math competency test.
Licensure: RN licensure in the state of practice.
Experience: Working knowledge and competency in basic procedures as defined as: General procedures, GYN, EENT, Urology, Orthopedic procedures (i.e., ORIF ankle, or hip with cannulated screws, knee arthroscopy, I & D washouts, fasciotomy, AKA, BKA, closed reduction with or without pinning, DHS), Plastic procedures, Basic Cardiovascular procedure (i.e. mediastinoscopy, carotid endarterectomy, pacemaker, creation of AV fistula, pericardial window) and Basic neurological procedures (i.e., single level spine, simple burr holes, single level decompression and carpal tunnel).
Certifications: CPR ACLS or scheduled in next available class.

Preferred Experience: One year medical-surgical experience and/or one year operating room experience preferred.
Preferred Other: Progressive leadership skills desired.

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.