Registered Nurse, RN, Ortho, FT, Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Experienced up to $20,000

New Graduate up to $10,000

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO 63128 seeks a Registered Nurse for the Orthopedics unit. This full-time, day-shift position (7:00 AM–7:00 PM) offers 36 hours per week and a $20,000 sign-on for experienced nurses or $10,000 for new graduates.

The RN utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care, coordinates with other departments, maintains patient rights and confidentiality, and supports Mercy’s mission and service standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure: Current MO RN license or compact license.
• Experience: Hospital experience preferred.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains accountability for care provided to assigned patients.
• Evaluates care effectiveness of other direct care givers.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality.
• Adheres to Mercy mission, values and service standards.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

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.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedics

Location

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

Schedule

Full-Time | 36 hours/week

Shift

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

Sign-On Bonus

• Experienced Nurses: Up to $20,000


• New Graduate Nurses (less than 1 year of experience): Up to $10,000

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.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with one of the following:

• Associate Degree in Nursing


• Nursing Diploma


• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Licensure: Must hold and maintain a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Missouri or possess compact licensure, in accordance with state board of nursing regulations.

Experience: Previous hospital experience is preferred and may be required depending on the unit.

Certifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: BSN preferred


• Licensure: Additional state licensure or specialty certifications preferred


• Experience: Prior experience in specialty area or similar clinical setting

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly


• Prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift


• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat as needed to perform nursing 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.