Registered Nurse, RN, Orthopedics, Weekend Option

Mercy; Sunset Hills (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Experienced Nurses sign-on bonus up to

New Graduate Nurses sign-on bonus up 0

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO, is hiring a Registered Nurse for Orthopedics. You will use the Mercy Nursing Conceptual Framework and nursing process to provide patient care, coordinate with other departments, and protect patient rights and confidentiality.

Education must include ADN, Diploma, or BSN, and an MO RN license (or compact license) with BLS. Hospital experience preferred; day shift, weekends optional, 36 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current MO RN license or compact license per state regulations.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care coordination

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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

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

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.