Registered Nurse, RN, Med Surg, General Surgery full time, Day

Mercy; Jennings (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse for the General Surgery 3W unit at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO. The role uses the nursing process to deliver patient care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and uphold patient rights and confidentiality.

Candidates should have an accredited nursing program degree, an active RN license, BLS, and at least two years of direct patient care. The position offers a full-time schedule with day shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in hiring state and/or compact licensure.
• BLS certification required or within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 2 years of patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process and maintain patient rights and confidentiality.
• Evaluate overall quality of care and coordinate with other departments.
• Ensure professional accountability for patient care and safety.
• Assist in care planning for general surgery patients.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing process

Team coordination

Clinical assessment

Safety & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Graduate of accredited nursing 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 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 (RN) – General Surgery 3W

Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63128

Schedule: Full-time | 36 hours/week

Shift: Days 7:00pm - 7:00am

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Licensure

• Responsible for obtaining and maintaining a current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure where nursing duties are performed.
• Must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

Certification

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

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of patient care experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisor experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Prolonged standing and walking during shifts.
• 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.