Nurse Clinician - Diabetes

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental coverage

PTO and tuition reimbursement

Employer-matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Clinician - Diabetes to lead and coordinate diabetes-focused clinical education and quality initiatives across units. The role involves acting as a clinical consultant, guiding bedside nurses in complex patient situations, and partnering with Nursing Leadership, TDO, and physicians.

Responsibilities include coordinating education programs, monitoring nursing performance, and driving improvements in care delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' inpatient nursing experience.
• Nursing degree from an accredited school.
• RN license in the state.
• BLS certification required by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical education at unit and division level.
• Serve as clinical consultant and role model for nursing care, including specialty patient situations (IV therapy, wound care, etc.).
• Develop and monitor quality improvement programs for Nursing Divisions and ancillary departments.
• Consult with physicians, patients, families, and other health care disciplines to improve patient care.

Skills

Inpatient nursing

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

MSN preferred

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Responsible for implementing, in coordination with Nursing Leadership and Talent Development Optimization (TDO), programs aimed at improving competencies and increasing awareness of nursing trends. In conjunction with Nurse Managers, TDO, Physician leaders, and administration, develops and monitors QI programs for the Nursing Divisions, and all other Ancillary Departments. Coordinates clinical education at the unit and overall division level. Serves as a clinical consultant and a role model by planning and coordinating patient care in area of specialty practice. Acts as a consultant to the bedside nurse regarding specialty patient situations, directing the nurse in the appropriate direction and providing the necessary education. Including but not limited to IV therapy, wound therapy and care of the complex patient. As a resource person for the Hospital, consults with physicians, consumers, community and other health care disciplines. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Nurse Clinician - Diabetes

FT Days - 4 x 9-hour shifts

Closed on major holidays!

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Mercy Hospital St Louis

Qualifications

• Experience: Must have a minimum of 3 years' inpatient nursing experience
• Required Education: Nursing Degree from an accredited school
• Preferred Education: MSN
• License: current RN license in our state
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association
• Other: The person must be able to function well with a high degree of independence and initiative and possess an in-depth knowledge of clinical nursing. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Because of the changing needs of the department/institution, the appropriate percent of time devoted to the duties of the clinician, educator, researcher and consultant as outlined in duties and responsibilities may be contracted differently for certain periods of time.

We Offer Great Benefits

• Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
• 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.

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.

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.