Graduate Nurse Resident (GN/RN)

About the Role

Position Title: Graduate Nurse Resident (GN/RN) - CPC (FT, Days)

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: 4H Cardiac Progressive Care

Status: Full-Time

Hours: 36 hours/week

Shift: 12 Hour Days (7:00 am - 7:30 pm)

Key Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort.
• Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with established guidelines of nursing practice, the goals of Mercy Health System, the Philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, the Respective State Nurse Practice Act, the Code of Professional and Business Ethics, and the Co-Worker Code of Conduct.
• Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with Mercy's mission, values, and Service Standards.

New RN Incentives

• Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
• No Contract Required
• RN Loan Forgiveness Program to aid in paying off RN student loan debt.
• Must start with Mercy within 12 months of graduation.

Experienced RN Incentives

• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• No Contract Required!
• ASN to BSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining a BSN (up to $16,000).
• BSN to MSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining an MSN (up to $16,000).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse Resident
• Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements:
• Stand and walk most of the time on duty.
• Meet unit-specific physical demands.
• Significant amount of bending and stooping.
• Lifting and turning patients with assistance.
• May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, days of the week, or work frequency according to patient care requirements.
• High risk exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs.
• Pinch up to 15 lbs.
• Kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure: Must be 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:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
• Other unit-specific certifications as required.