Registered Nurse- Mercy South Surgery Center OR

Mercy; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy in Kirkwood, MO, is seeking an RN to provide patient care using the nursing process and to coordinate with other departments. The role emphasizes patient rights and confidentiality and alignment with Mercy Service Standards and mission. Education: graduate from an accredited RN program with active licensure in Missouri or a compact state.

Certifications may be required (BLS and unit-specific). Mercy offers comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, PTO, tuition support, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
• Current RN license in Missouri or compact licensure with ability to practice.
• Certification requirements depend on unit (e.g., BLS; AC LS, NRP, TNCC).

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains professional accountability for the care of assigned patients.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of information.
• Performs duties in line with Mercy mission and standards.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Care coordination

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) from an accredited program

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 caregivers. 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: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.

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.

Physical requirements/demands:

• - Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• - Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
• - Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Certifications:

• - Basic Life Support certification 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/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.

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.