Registered Nurse, RN, Orthopedics, Weekend Option

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Tuition support

Paid time off

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy South Orthopedics is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide orthopedic patient care in a full-time role at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO.

The position follows the Mercy Nursing Conceptual Framework and emphasizes coordination with other departments and safeguarding patient rights. The RN will use the nursing process to deliver high-quality care, with shift hours from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and a weekend option.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with one of the specified degrees.
• Must hold and maintain a current RN license in Missouri or possess compact licensure.
• Previous hospital experience is preferred and may be required depending on the unit.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Mercy Nursing Conceptual Framework and nursing process to provide patient care.
• Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Care coordination

Confidentiality

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Utilizes the Mercy Nursing Conceptual Framework and nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

Position Details:

Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedics

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

Schedule: Full-Time | 36 hours/week | Weekend Option

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

Sign-On Bonus:

• Experienced Nurses: Up to$10,000
• New Graduate Nurses (less than 1 year of experience): Up to$5,000

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

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.

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.