Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Department/Positions: RN PACU
Status: Part Time (24hrs/wk)
Shift Days - 3 days a week /8 hour day
*MUST have PACU or ICU recent experience within the last 2 years
Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
Education Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
PTO/Vacation Time
Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
Shift Differentials
The Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACU) deliver services to multiple surgical specialties in a hospital-based facility and outpatient surgery center. We are a high-energy unit which provides care for patients during the peri-operative process. We have an exceptional unit highlighted by teamwork and dedication.
We have a wide variety of patients, entailing a mix of inpatient and outpatient procedures. This diverse nature provides many educational opportunities for all coworkers. Our environment collaboratively engages process improvements for the betterment of our patients, co-workers, and community.
ASC/PACU has excellent teamwork in a diverse setting. Floating between two facilities helps to diversify our skills in peri-operative care. There is a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care and procedures performed. Our schedule allows for a well-balanced family and work-life.
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.
Experience: MUST have PACU or ICU recent experience within the last 2 years
Physical requirements/demands Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
Certifications
BLS (Basic Life Support) or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire
Other unit specific certifications as required or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe.
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.
At Mercy, care is more than a job - it’s a calling.
Every day, our caregivers bring compassion, skill and purpose to the communities we serve across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Whether you're building your career at the bedside, in a clinic or supporting care behind the scenes, you’ll find meaningful ways to make an impact - while growing in a way that’s uniquely yours.
As a physician-led, integrated health system with more than 50 hospitals and nearly 1,000 care sites, Mercy combines advanced technology, collaboration and a shared commitment to better care.
Rooted in a faith-based mission and inspired by the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy, our work is guided by a deep sense of purpose - to care for the whole person and serve our communities with compassion and dignity.
Here, you’ll find an environment where you’re supported to grow, connected to a team that cares and empowered to do your best work.
Because at Mercy, there are many paths - but one calling.
