Registered Nurse - Orthopedics - Full Time - Days

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedics for a full-time day shift in a hospital setting. You will deliver patient care using the nursing process, ensuring accountability and coordinating with multiple departments.

The role focuses on orthopedics patients, with emphasis on rights, confidentiality, and Mercy values. This position offers growth within a collaborative team and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days preferred/required for some units.
• Experience in hospital settings is valued.
• Additional certifications or specialty licenses are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to deliver patient care, ensuring professional accountability for assigned patients.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers and coordinates patient services with various departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality, performing duties aligned with Mercy's mission, values, and standards.

Skills

BLS certification

Hospital experience

Additional certifications

Education

Nursing degree (Associate/Bachelor/Diploma)

Job description

Overview

Utilizes the nursing process to deliver patient care, ensuring professional accountability for assigned patients.

Find your calling at Mercy!

Utilizes the nursing process to deliver patient care, ensuring professional accountability for assigned patients.

Evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers and coordinates patient services with various departments.

Maintains patient rights and confidentiality, performing duties aligned with mission, values, and standards.

Position Details

Role:

Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedics

Location:

Hospital setting

Schedule:

Full-Time, 36 hours/week

Shift:

Day Shift, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Compensation

• Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for experienced nurses
• Up to $10,000 for new graduate nurses (less than 1 year experience)

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited nursing program (Associate, Diploma, or BSN)
• Current RN license in Missouri or compact licensure
• Preferred hospital experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days
• Additional certifications or specialty licenses are a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as reaching, bending, and kneeling

Why Join?

Offering comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, tuition support, and retirement plans.

Become part of a collaborative team committed to innovation, compassion, and growth in healthcare.