Licensed Practical Nurse - 4300 (Orthopedics) FT Days

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE 10,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time RNs with at least 1 year of experience NO CONTRACT Med Surg Overview: Mercy Fort Smiths Med Surg Service Line is made up of 8 specialty units that will provide experience with patient populations with a varying range of diagnoses and care needs. Functionally, these units house and care for patients who are preparing for or recovering from medical and surgical interventions.

While you will have a "home unit", we cross-train our nurses between the various specialties to provide a strong foundational knowledge of all types of patient conditions, comorbidities, procedures, etc. Whether you are a new grad nurse looking to build a strong base before launching into your future career/educational plans or an experienced nurse who enjoys variety in their every day work, Med Surg is the place for you! Ortho Unit Details: Patient Population : close monitoring and nursing care for patients who have orthopedic anomalies or trauma, specifically those patients undergoing total hips, total knees, traumatic injuries/broken bones.

Also those patients with neurological/neurosurgical diagnosis Nurse to Patient Ratio: 6:1 # of Beds: 18 Qualifications: Education : Graduated from a school of nursing (Associates 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. Certifications: Must have American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probationary period.

Must have ACLS and BLS or obtain within 90 days of hire. We Offer Great Benefits: 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!

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Information :

• Company : Mercy
• Position : Licensed Practical Nurse - 4300 (Orthopedics) FT Days
• Location : Fort Smith, AR
• Country : US