RN - Medical Progressive Care to ICU Career Path

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients with progressive medical needs, following evidencebased practice and Mercy standards.
• Monitor vital signs, neurological status, respiratory function, renal function, infection indicators, and overall patient responses-intervening promptly as needed.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures with accuracy and strong clinical judgment.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and postdischarge care needs.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and uphold patient safety practices within the MPCU.
• Support Mercy's mission by providing compassionate, holistic care in a healing environment.
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in medical progressive care, medicalsurgical, telemetry, or other progressive/acute care settings.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (or obtained within a specified timeframe).
• NIH Stroke Scale certification (if applicable to patient population or unit protocols).
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fastpaced, highacuity environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and Mercy's values.
• Adaptability and sound criticalthinking skills.

Why Join Mercy?

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and a missiondriven work culture.
• Opportunities for advancement within a large, nationally recognized health system.
• A collaborative MPCU team dedicated to excellent patient outcomes.

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.