Catholic Health Initiatives
Medical Surgical Nurse
Catholic Health Initiatives, Council Bluffs, Iowa, us, 51502
**Overview**As our Medical Surgical Nurse CHI Mercy Hospital, you’ll excel in your nursing career by providing care to patients admitted to our unit. Most of your patients are funneled in from other units providing you with the opportunity to build on your education and experience in specialized service lines such as cardiac, telemetry, orthopedics, neurology, critical care, surgical services, and emergency.Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others - with a patient first mindset. Keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency support your career advancement and you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment where you will rarely experience the same day twice.**About Us:****Mercy Hospital** is a 278 bed non-profit facility which features comprehensive acute care and behavioral health services. Our facility received a 5 star ranking by CMS for the past two consecutive years and has been Magnet Designated 3 times by the American Nurse Credentialing Center. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.**Responsibilities****What You’ll Do**This is an excellent role for someone who dislikes routine and wants to keep their skills sharp. Your day-to-day nursing tasks will depend on the tailored needs of your patients.+ Collaborate with physicians and nursing team to devise and implement individualized care plans for patients..+ Administer medications change dressings monitor vital signs and chart with timely documentation+ Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work care coordination physical therapy occupational therapy lab respiratory therapy and imaging+ Educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits while fostering a supportive and compassionate environment.**Qualifications****We are offering a $25,000 Sign On Bonus and up to $10,000 in student loan repayment assistance to new hires who meet the following eligibility requirements.**+ Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited program college or university+ Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the State Board of Nursing in the state where you live.+ Basic Life Support (BLS)\#JCMS23\#CHIMSRES22\#MERCYCBRN**Pay Range**$36.00 - $52.20 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.