Job Description
Mercy South Clinical Decision Unit Opportunities Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus for RNs $5,00 Sign On Bonus for GNs No Contract Overview: Clinical Decision Unit is an innovative fast-paced nursing unit dedicated to patients in Observation status with an anticipated hospital stay of 24-48 hours. Patients are admitted from the Emergency Department to the Clinical Decision Unit for care and monitoring by highly skilled nurses trained in caring for patients with a variety of diagnosis. Typical patient diagnosis includes Chest Pain, TIA, Asthma exacerbation, COPD exacerbation, Abdominal Pain, Back pain, A-fib, CHF. This unit requires excellent critical thinking skills and quick decision making skills This unit provides an opportunity for Nurses to obtain ongoing education and competency training to care for patients with both Neuro and Cardiac conditions. 12 – patient bed unit RN ratio 4-5 patients, with tech support 24/7 Leadership support Collaborate daily with Care Management team, RT, PT and OT, Lab, Pharmacy, Transport Team, and the OR to facilitate efficient patient flow. Qualifications: 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. 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.