LPN Orthopedics Part-Time (Nights)
Company: Mercy
Location: Fort Smith
Posted on: September 27, 2024
Job Description:
Med Surg Overview: -Mercy Fort Smith's Med Surg Service Line is
made up of 7 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
- UAP to patient ratio: 9:1
- Great unit for a new grad who is hesitant to jump into higher
acuity!Incentives:
- 1+ Years Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus up to $20,000 for
select departments
- 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
- PTO/Vacation Time -
- Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
- Shift Differentials
- New Increased Weekend Option Differential: $7.50 RN/$5.50
LPNQualifications:
- Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's
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! -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. -
-EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Keywords: Mercy, Fort Smith , LPN Orthopedics Part-Time (Nights), Healthcare , Fort Smith, Arkansas
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