GN/RN Stepdown (4D) to ICU Pathway

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Job summary

Mercy Springfield is offering a Step-Down to ICU Career Path Program to grow your clinical knowledge and skills through an individualized pathway. Start your nursing career with Mercy Springfield, building time management, communication, assessment, critical thinking, and core nursing abilities while preparing for success in your chosen specialty.

Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate’s, Diploma, or BSN).

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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.

Position Details

Step-Down to ICU Career Path Program

Start your nursing career with Mercy Springfield, where we will help grow your clinical knowledge base and skill set through an individualized & defined career path

• Prepare for success in the specialty area of your choice
• Build time management, communication, assessment skills, critical thinking, build knowledge base
• Develop critical thinking and expand that skill set as you specialize down the road
• Develop and strengthen fundamental, core skills
• Available to transfer to ICU within 12-18 months

Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).

Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

Experience

Certifications

• Basic Life Support certification or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

Required

• ACLS/ALS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
• C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
• Other unit-specific certifications as required.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.