• Job Description

  Req#: JR243176

  Find your calling at Mercy!

  o Evaluating patients presenting to Mercy ED against defined criteria to determine clinical appropriateness for ED to Home program
   Collaborating with bedside ED team (nurse, provider) to facilitate expedited outpatient care
  o Supporting patients with hospital follow up appointment scheduling when automation fails and/or conflicts patients
  o Supporting Mercy’s value-based patient population within the moment needs to avoid ED visits/ hospitalization (i.e. transportation coordination)

  Position Details:

  Minimum Requirements:
  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.
  Experience: 2-3 years of recent experience in Med Surg, ED, or Critical Care.

  Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
  One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:
  - ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  - NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  - ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  - TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  - CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)
  - OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
  - BLS (Basic Life Support)
  - PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  - PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
  - S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
  - C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
  - Other unit-specific certifications as required

  
  Physical Requirements:
  • Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
  • Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
  • Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

  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.

• About the company

  Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems for four consecutive years by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy is one of the nation’s most highly integrated, multi-state health care systems, including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, more than 4,000 Mercy Clinic physicians and advanced practitioners and 40,000-plus co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients from coast to coast.

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