Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

At Saint Mary’s Hospital the Intermediate Care Unit is a 20-bed unit providing care to high-acuity medical and surgical patients that require continuous cardiac monitoring and various interventions, supporting respiratory and hemodynamic stability.

• The Senior Clinical Advisor (SCA), under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager collaborates to provide continuity of care by ensuring adequate resources are available on a shift to shift basis.
• The SCA collaborates with the healthcare team to plan and coordinate timely admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Creates an environment that ensures the delivery of safe and high quality patient care , high patient satisfaction, positive patient outcomes.
• The ideal candidate will display a drive to provide patient-centered experiences through scholarly scientific inquiry, compassion for the human spirit and mind, advocacy and education for the patient and families, and collaboration with all those who touch our patients.
• This critical role collaborates with other members of nursing leadership to create an environment that promotes excellence in clinical practice.
• The SCA contributes to the effective management of the Department and Hospital.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program. BSN graduate preferred.
• Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Massachusetts..
• Certification: BLS (AHA/ARC). ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
• Experience: ICU/Critical Care, Telemetry, or Intermediate/Step Down nursing experience from an Acute Care Hospital. Progressive intermediate/step-down or critical care nursing experience including charge nurse experience and supervision. Knowledge of national standards, i.e. DPH, JC, CMS. Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends/practices.
  
  

Work Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/week Days

• Great benefits
• Patient-centric environment
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Engaged leadership
  
  

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.