Registered Nurse - Med/Tele

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance (RN to BSN)

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Registered Nurse on Med/Tele to provide safe, effective, patient-centered care on a telemetry floor. You will manage post-op general surgery patients, monitor cardiac patients, and work with a multidisciplinary team to adjust medications and respond to changes in patient status.

Responsibilities include evaluating care, coordinating with teams, and ensuring patient rights and confidentiality are maintained.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a school of nursing (associate's degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Must hold current RN license in the hiring state or compact licensure.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or course within 30 days of hire.
• Certifications listed may be required based on unit; multiple certifications may be required.
• Physical ability to push/pull/lift 50 lbs; prolonged standing and walking; ability to reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care using the nursing process.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Uphold patient rights and maintain confidentiality.
• Align duties with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient-centered care

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

RN education (AD/Diploma/BSN)

Tools

ACLS

NRP

ENPC

TNCC

CPHON

OCN

BLS

PALS

PEARS

STABLE

C-EFM

Unit certifications

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care while maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients. The RN evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. This position upholds patient rights, maintains confidentiality, and performs all duties in alignment with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Position Details:

Job Description

Med/Tele is a medical/telemetry floor taking post op general surgery patients following surgery, Peritoneal Dialysis patients, Chest Pain, Cardiac Arrythmias, and general Med/Surg. None of our patients are on vasoactive drips but we do take Amio, Cardizem and other cardiac drips and do titrate down to wean. Many of our patients have chest tubes and surgical drains. Acuity is really varied, some patients are simply needing their medications adjusted and must be supervised in the hospital with serial EKGs but otherwise are completely independent, some of our patients are very complex and sick but based on our treatments/interventions are still appropriate for our floor.

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.

Certifications:

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

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)
• 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 including RN to BSN Assistance, 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.