RN – Nursing Career Pathway, Mercy Hospital South

Conduct Med/Surg and Medical Telemetry care for adult patients with diagnoses including small bowel obstructions, respiratory infections, cellulitis, diverticulitis, pneumonia, strokes, seizures, and cancer treatments. Manage surgical patients ranging from appendectomies to complex colon resections and bariatric procedures while monitoring cardiac rhythms and interpreting telemetry data. Provide postoperative care, pain management, and mobility support for orthopedic cases involving knee and hip replacements. This Med/Surg Career Pathway is designed for new graduate and experienced RNs seeking a strong foundation before transitioning into specialty units like Labor & Delivery, Surgical ICU, or Cardiac Telemetry.