Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Med Surg East

Mercy Hospital South
10010 Kennerly Rd
St. Louis, Missouri 63128

 

Schedule: Full-Time | 36 hours/week
Shift: Day Shift – Weekend Option (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Weekend Option Differential: Additional $20.00/hour

 

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Mercy, we’re committed to supporting our co-workers from day one with exceptional benefits and meaningful opportunities for growth. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

Comprehensive Benefits Starting Day One

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through United Healthcare
• Pharmacy Coverage
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) for added peace of mind

Generous Paid Time Off

• Up to 24 days of PTO in your first year , increasing to 34 days annually with tenure
• Paid Parental Leave for new parents
• Paid Volunteer Time – make a difference in your community
• Shift Differentials & Incentive Pay for extra shifts
• Annual Merit Increases based on performance

Financial Wellness & Education Support

• 401(k) with Employer Match – invest confidently in your future
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2,000/year for continuing education
• RN to BSN Bridging Program – up to $16,000 to help you advance your nursing degree
• Loan Forgiveness Program – up to $20,000 , paired with Scholar Loan for a total of $30,000 in education assistance for new grad nurses
• Dependent Care FSA Contribution – $100/month for eligible participants

Additional Perks

• Sign-On Bonuses available for select specialties – up to $20,000
• Free Parking – saving 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.

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with one of the following:

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

Licensure: Must hold and maintain a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Missouri or possess compact licensure, in accordance with state board of nursing regulations.

Experience: Previous hospital experience is preferred and may be required depending on the unit.

Certifications:

• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, or completion within 30 days of hire.
• Unit-Specific (Required or Preferred):
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Certified Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse (CPHON)
  • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
  • S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification (C-EFM)
  • Other unit-specific certifications as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: BSN preferred
• Licensure: Additional state licensure or specialty certifications preferred
• Experience: Prior experience in specialty area or similar clinical setting

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat as needed to perform nursing duties

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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