Registered Nurse - Meg Surg, Full-Time

Mercy; Jackson (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Perry – Med Surg is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for full-time, rotating shifts. The role centers on applying the nursing process to deliver comprehensive patient care and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Applicants must hold an active RN license (in-state or compact) and meet Basic Life Support requirements. Mercy offers strong benefits including tuition support and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure.
• Physical requirements: ability to push/pull/lift 50 lbs, prolonged standing/walking, bending/kneeling/twisting/squatting.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients.
• Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments and maintains patient rights/confidentiality.
• Supports Mercy mission, values, and service standards.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Coordination

Education

Associate's Degree/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:

We understand you have invested time and resources into becoming a great nurse. Likewise, Mercy wants to invest in you as you answer your calling!

Mercy Hospital Perry - Med Surg
Shift: Full-Time - Varies/Rotating

Qualifications:

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

• License: 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.

• Other: 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.

• 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 also 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)
• 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

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.