RN - Hospice House - PRN

Mercy • Saint Louis, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care and maintains professional accountability for care provided to assigned patients. The RN evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments. The role requires maintaining patient rights and confidentiality of patient information and performing duties in a manner consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

The position is based at Mercy Hospice House, 10024 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63128. PRN shifts are 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. PRN requirements include 36 hours per six-week schedule, with 12 hours on weekends, plus one summer and one winter holiday worked.

Requirements

• Graduated from a school of nursing; an Associate’s Degree, Diploma, or BSN is accepted.
• Hospice experience is required.
• Maintain a current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure for the state where nursing duties are performed, and meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Hold Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association, or successfully complete the course within 30 days of hire.
• Meet the PRN requirement of 36 hours per six-week schedule, including 12 weekend hours.
• Work one summer holiday and one winter holiday.

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.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform duties consistently with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Free parking
• Career growth opportunities
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree