RN/GN (PCU) - full time, nights - Mercy Jefferson

Mercy; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Cardiac Med Intermediate RN/GN for nights, 36 hours per week, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO. The role emphasizes strong assessment and teamwork, with care for cardiac and respiratory patients and coordination with the ICU/ED levels of care.

Graduates with RN license and BLS are encouraged to apply. The unit operates with a fast pace, focusing on patient safety, rights, and confidentiality, and offers comprehensive benefits and sign-on incentives.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a school of nursing with RN licensure.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Maintains licensure and meets state board requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process and ensure safety.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments and teams.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by direct care staff.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of information.
• Come on night shift; 36 hours per week; strong assessment and teamwork.

Skills

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Nursing process

Education

Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN

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:

Premium Night Shift Sign On Bonus:

Graduate Nurse $10,000

Experienced Nurse $13,000

Cardiac Med Intermediate RN/GN

36 hours per week, Nights

Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Festus, MO 63028

We are also known as the Progressive Care Unit or PCU. Our unit is an intermediate unit that is a step down from our intensive care but a step above med/surg as far as patient acuity

Cardiac, Respiratory distress, Septic.

No vents. - Mainly serve cardiac patients, also acute respiratory (no vents/but high flow ) 02 needs/new bipap, etc. then mix of any other disease process in which the physicians determine patient is too sick for floor; but not yet ICU level of care.

Fast paced unit combining aspects of ED and ICU into one department--busyness of ED & critical care aspect of ICU.

Requires and builds strong assessment skills and teamwork

Qualifications:

Education:

Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).

Licensure:

Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

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.

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