Emergency Department Nurse Residency - Mercy South

Mercy South Emergency Department

Level II Trauma, Level I Stroke and STEMI

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Full-time Nurse Residency

Upcoming Start Dates:

September 30th, 2024

January 20th, 2025

Incentives:

• New Grad Nurse Sign on Bonus: $10,000!
• Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus: Up to $20,000!
• No contract! 
• Relocation Assistance up to $3,000 per policy
• Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
• Education Assistance
  
  • Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses
  • Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
• Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
• Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
• Shift Differentials
• New Increased Weekend Option Differential: $20.00/hour for RN!

About the department:

Mercy Hospital South Emergency Department-is a department with great teamwork and learning opportunities. The Emergency Department  includes triage, behavioral health and super track. The ED is a Level 2 Trauma center, Level 1 Stroke and STEMI with Comprehensive stroke certification. The Emergency Department see’s all patients including adults and pediatrics, low acuity, to critical care.

• 63 bed unit
• RN ratio 3-4 patients
• Close relationships and collaborations with ED physicians
• Multiple educational opportunities and certifications
• 16 week Nurse Residency

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
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.

Physical requirements/demands: 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

Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

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. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

For more information, please reach out to our Nurse Recruiter by emailing madeline.baggett@mercy.net.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position.  The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.