Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery, PRN

Mercy; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement match

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO seeks a Registered Nurse (PRN) in the Obstetrics department. The role involves providing patient care using the nursing process, coordinating with multiple departments, and upholding patient rights and confidentiality.

Requires RN licensure in the hiring state or a valid compact license, with certifications depending on unit. The position offers a rotating schedule and requires the ability to meet physical demands, along with Mercy’s comprehensive

Qualifications

• Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• RN license must be held for the hiring state or in a compact license state.
• Certifications may be required (ACLS, PALS, PEARS, STABLE, BLS, LPN-IV) depending on unit.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Education

Graduated from a school of nursing (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview: 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:

Registered Nurse

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Obstetrics

Status: PRN

Shift: Varies/Rotating

Qualifications:

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.

Certification(s): 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:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac 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


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


• LPN-IV Certification must be previously completed or successful completion of course within 3 months of hire.


• 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.

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