Registered Nurse, RN, Med Surg, FT, Days

Mercy • Saint Louis, MO

2d • 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 overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers, coordinates care with other departments, and protects patient rights and the confidentiality of patient information. Duties are performed in a manner consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards.

This position is on Med Surg 5E at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri. The unit cares for adult medical patients with conditions including small bowel obstructions, respiratory infections, cellulitis, diverticulitis, and pneumonia. It offers an environment to strengthen core medical-surgical skills, enhance assessment abilities, and care for patients with diverse medical needs. New graduate and experienced nurses are welcome to apply.

The role is full-time, 36 hours per week, on the day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sign-on bonuses are available up to $20,000 for experienced nurses and up to $10,000 for new graduates 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.
• Maintain a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri or compact licensure 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 lbs 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; it may be required depending on the unit.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Additional state licensure or specialty certifications.
• Prior experience in the specialty area or a similar clinical setting.

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 in conjunction with other departments.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform duties consistently 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 up to $20,000 for experienced nurses
• Sign-on bonus 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