New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics Neurology - Lourdes Hospital

Location: Paducah, KY

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Mercy Health

About us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med-Surg – New Grad - Lourdes Hospital

Job Summary

The New Grad Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional entry-level nursing care to patients by:

Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status

Providing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses

Implementing clinical nursing interventions

Having a highly diverse medical skillset

Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes

Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, understand charting and assess patient condition

Evaluate, update and revise plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes

Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Mercy Health policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or RN applicant

Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain prior to direct patient care)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department

Med/Surg Unit - Lourdes Med/Surg 5th Floor

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].