RN - Oncology (5500) - FT (Days)

Company: Mercy
Location: Fort Smith
Posted on: January 26, 2025

Job Description:

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE$10,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time RNs with at least 1 year of experienceNO CONTRACT Med Surg Overview: Mercy Fort Smith's Med Surg Service Line is made up of 7 specialty units that will provide experience with patient populations with a varying range of diagnoses and care needs. Functionally, these units house and care for patients who are preparing for or recovering from medical and surgical interventions. While you will have a "home unit", we cross-train our nurses between the various specialties to provide a strong foundational knowledge of all types of patient conditions, comorbidities, procedures, etc. Whether you are a new grad nurse looking to build a strong base before launching into your future career/educational plans or an experienced nurse who enjoys variety in their every day work, Med Surg is the place for you! Oncology Unit Details:

• Patient Population: close monitoring, nursing care, holistic and compassionate care and services to patients with endocrinology diagnosis and oncology diagnoses including care of the terminally ill and hospice respite patients.
  • This unit has various support areas such as a chapel, washer/dryer for family, sitting/family/dining
  • Career Advancement Opportunity: Chemotherapy Certification
  • Nurse to Patient Ratio: 6:1
  • # of Beds: 23
  • UAP to patient ratio: 8:1Incentives:
    • 1+ Years Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus up to $10,000 for select departments
    • Relocation Assistance up to $3,000 per policy
    • Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
    • Education Assistance
      • Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses
      • Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
      • Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
      • PTO/Vacation Time
      • Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
      • Shift Differentials
      • New Increased Weekend Option Differential: $7.50 RN/$5.50 LPNQualifications:
        • 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.
        • Certifications:Must have American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probationary period. Must have ACLS and BLS or obtain within 90 days of hire. 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! EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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