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Mercy

Registered Nurse - Medical 4 (Days)

fort smith, AR

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Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. Position Details:

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

For Full-Time RNs with 1+ Year of Experience

No Contract Required

Join our Med 4 team, a 36-bed specialty unit that cares for adult medical-surgical patients with neurological, renal, and urologic conditions. Med 4 offers nurses the opportunity to develop strong assessment skills while caring for a diverse patient population with low to moderate acuity.

Neurology/Renal & Urology:

4200 Hall Details:

Beds: 18

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 6:1

4300 Unit Details:

Beds: 18

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 6:1

Patient Population

Common diagnoses include:

Stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIA)

Seizure disorders and altered mental status

Acute and chronic kidney disease

Electrolyte imbalances

Urinary tract infections and urinary retention

Kidney stones and hydronephrosis

Post-urologic procedure patients

Clinical Skills & Experience

Nurses on Med 4 frequently care for patients with:

Foley catheters

Nephrostomy tubes

Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)

Dialysis access devices

Enteral feeding tubes

Telemetry monitoring

This unit provides valuable experience in neurological assessments, stroke protocols, fluid and electrolyte management, renal medication monitoring, and multidisciplinary care coordination with nephrology and urology specialists.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN)

Licensure

Current RN license in the hiring state or compact licensure

Certifications

BLS required

ACLS required or obtained within 90 days of hire

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.

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