Registered Nurse - Medical 4 (Days) Job at Mercy, Fort Smith, AR

  • Mercy
  • Fort Smith, AR

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Relocation package

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