Surgical Stepdown Registered Nurse

@ Mercy
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Surgical Stepdown Registered Nurse

Fort Smith, AR
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About the job

Mercy provides compassionate, innovative healthcare. This RN role focuses on surgical stepdown care, patient monitoring, medication, wound management, and team collaboration.

Requirements

  • RN license
  • Experience with post-surgical care
  • Ability to monitor vital signs
  • Wound and drain management
  • Team collaboration skills

Qualifications

  • Active nursing license
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient education focus

Full job description

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Surgical Stepdown unit. In this role, you will provide complex post-surgical care, closely monitor vital signs and telemetry, administer medications, and manage wounds and drains. You will collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to develop and implement individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and support safe discharge. Mercy’s culture of compassion and growth offers access to ongoing clinical education, innovative care practices, and advancement opportunities within a supportive, team-based environment.
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