Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg 5W

Full-Time | Weekend Option | Days

📅 Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

💰 Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000

🏥 Location: Mercy Hospital South
10010 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63128

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Exceptional Benefits Starting Day One:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision through United Healthcare
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)– up to 24 days in your first year , increasing to 34 days annually with tenure; includes a rollover program with a maximum accrual of 440 hours.
• Paid Parental Leave – Supporting you and your growing family
• 401(k) with Employer Match – Invest in your future with confidence
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $2,000/year for continuing education
• Dependent Care FSA Contribution – $100/month for eligible participants
• Paid Volunteer Time – Give back to your community while on the clock
• Free Parking – Convenience that saves you time and money
• Career Growth Opportunities – Advance your skills and grow within Mercy

Overview:

Utilizes the Mercy Nursing Conceptual Framework and nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with one of the following:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Diploma in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Licensure

• Must hold and maintain a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
• Or possess a compact license , per state board of nursing regulations
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all licensure requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking during each shift
• Must be able to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform job duties

Certifications

• Required:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (or completion within 30 days of hire)

• May be required depending on unit/role:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
  • S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
  • Certified Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse (CPHON)
  • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
  • Fetal Monitoring Certification (C-EFM)
  • Other unit-specific certifications as required

Experience

• Relevant clinical experience preferred
• Specific experience requirements may vary by department or unit

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: BSN preferred
• Licensure: Multi-state or compact license preferred
• Experience: Prior experience in specialty area or similar clinical setting
• Certifications: Additional certifications relevant to the unit or specialty
• Other: Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and professional development

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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