New Graduate Nurse Residency Fort Smith

Mercy Fort Smith Nurse Residency Program!

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Mercy residency program is a year long program consisting of 12 classes, didactic lectures, online modules, simulated learning, presentations, National Patient Safety Goals, and hands-on training with bedside caregivers and nursing leadership. All nursing units have a year long residency that not only prepares you to care for the acutely ill adult but supports nurses as they transition into professional nursing practice.

We Offer Great Benefits:

• $2,000 Tuition Reimbursement
• $10,000 Scholar Loan Assistance (can be used for LPN to RN Education)
• $20,000 RN Loan Forgiveness 

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

RN Qualifications:

• 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.
• Certifications:
  • 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.