Registered Nurse, RN, FT, Night

Mercy•Saint Louis, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) on the Med Surg 5W unit at Mercy Hospital South. The unit cares for adult medical patients with various diagnoses and provides an environment to strengthen core Med Surg skills, enhance assessment abilities, and manage patients with diverse medical needs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an Associate Degree in Nursing, Nursing Diploma, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Must hold and maintain a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Missouri or possess compact licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, or completion within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital experience is preferred and may be required depending on the unit.
BSN preferred.
Additional state licensure or specialty certifications preferred.
Prior experience in specialty area or similar clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients.
Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers.
Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments.
Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.