Registered Nurse, RN, Ortho, FT, Days
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedics provides patient care using the nursing process and is professionally accountable for the care of assigned patients. The RN evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers, coordinates care with other departments, and maintains patient rights and confidentiality. Duties are performed consistently with Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards. This full-time position is based at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri. The schedule is 36 hours per week on day shift, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Sign-on bonuses are available: up to $20,000 for experienced nurses and up to $10,000 for new graduate nurses with less than one year of experience.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an Associate Degree in Nursing, nursing diploma, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse license in Missouri or compact licensure, maintained in accordance with state board of nursing regulations.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, or completion within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods throughout the shift.
- Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat as needed to perform nursing duties.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience is preferred and may be required depending on the unit.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Additional state licensure or specialty certifications.
- Prior experience in a specialty area or similar clinical setting.
Responsibilities
- Use the nursing process to provide patient care.
- Maintain professional accountability for care provided to assigned patients.
- Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
- Coordinate patient care with other departments.
- Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
- Perform duties in accordance with Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and 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 or up to $10,000 for new graduate nurses with less than one year of experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
