Find your calling at Mercy!
Our Med Surg Service Line offers a dynamic environment where you’ll gain experience across 8 specialty units, caring for patients with a wide range of diagnoses and needs. These units support patients preparing for or recovering from medical and surgical interventions, giving you the opportunity to build a strong foundation in diverse clinical skills.
While you’ll have a home unit, we believe in cross-training to broaden your expertise and confidence in caring for patients with varying conditions, comorbidities, and procedures. Whether you’re a new graduate looking to launch your nursing career or an experienced LPN seeking variety and growth, Med Surg is the perfect place to thrive.
Position Details:
Join our fast-paced, high-energy team caring for higher acuity cardiac and respiratory patients. This 32-bed unit is an excellent starting point for nurses with long-term goals in ICU or ER settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process.
- Maintain professional accountability for assigned patients.
- Evaluate care provided by other direct caregivers.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Uphold patient rights and confidentiality.
- Perform duties in alignment with our mission, values, and Mercy service standards.
Unit Details:
- Patient Population: Higher acuity cardiac and respiratory
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 4:1 or 5:1
- UAP-to-Patient Ratio: 9:1
- Unit Size: 32 beds
- Environment: Fast-paced, high-energy; ideal for nurses pursuing ICU or ER careers
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.
