Registered Nurse, RN, FT, Day

Mercy • Saint Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient care using the nursing process and maintains professional accountability for care delivered to assigned patients. The RN evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care with other departments. The role protects patient rights and confidentiality and performs responsibilities in keeping with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

On the Neurology 8 East unit, the RN cares for patients with conditions such as strokes, seizures, brain tumors, and brain bleeds. The role includes complex neurological assessments, safety-focused and patient-centered care, collaboration with physicians, neurology providers, therapy teams, and other interdisciplinary partners, as well as ongoing assessments, care coordination, and documentation. New graduate and experienced nurses are welcome.

This is a full-time day-shift position at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri, scheduled for 36 hours per week from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri or a compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to lift and assist up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, and assist patients safely.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Prior hospital or acute-care nursing experience.
• Specialty certifications.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintain professional accountability for patient care provided to assigned patients.
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Conduct ongoing patient assessments and document care.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for experienced nurses.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for new graduate nurses with less than one year of experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree