Registered Nurse - Dialysis Unit

Mercy; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement match

Job summary

Mercy in Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care using the nursing process, while maintaining accountability and patient rights.

The role requires RN licensure in the state or compact, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and relevant certifications. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a caring, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from a school of nursing with ADN, Diploma, or BSN.
• Licensure: Active RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure.
• Certifications: May be required per position/unit.
• Physical requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand/walk for shifts.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains professional accountability for patient care for the assigned patients.
• Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Care coordination

Confidentiality

Professional accountability

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

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:

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.

One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department-required timeframe:

Certifications:

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

Other:
Preferred Education:
Preferred Licensure:
Preferred Experience:
Preferred Certifications:
Preferred Other:

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.