Job Description:

New Grads and Experienced RNs welcome to apply for our new Career Path Program! Start your nursing career with Mercy Springfield, where we will help grow your clinical knowledge base and skill set through an individualized & defined career path.Benefits of Career Path Program:• Experienced RNs eligible to apply• Build time management, communication, assessment skills, critical thinking, build knowledge base• Prepare for success in the specialty area of your choice• Develop critical thinking and expand that skill set as you specialize down the road• Develop and strengthen fundamental, core skillsAvailable Career Paths to Start: • StepdownAvailable Career Paths to Transfer within 12-18 months: • ICUSIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLENO CONTRACTIncentives:Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus up to $20,000 for select departmentsRelocation Assistance up to $7,000 per policyStay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy serviceEducation AssistanceUp to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nursesTuition Reimbursement $2,000 per yearDay-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurancePTO/Vacation Time Frontload Up to 80 Hours for Experienced RNsEmployer-Matched Retirement Funds Shift DifferentialsNew Increased Weekend Option Differential: $10.00 RNMercy Hospital Springfield is known for its unique combination of leading-edge health care and our compassionate team of caregivers. Our common goal is to provide you with high-quality care and an easier, more personal experience. Patient satisfaction is our top priority, with a strong focus on safety and innovation we have earned several hospital recognitions including:American College of Cardiology in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" issue for commitment to hospital care for heart patientsHighest CMS Star Rating in the areaLevel 1 Trauma & Burn CenterLevel 2 Stroke Center by MoDHSSJoint Commission Stroke Certification as Primary Stroke CenterQualifications:Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing programLicensure: 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.Physical requirements/demands: Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basisPosition requires prolonged standing and walking each shiftPosition requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform dutiesCertifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.