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

Mercy; Affton (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus (Graduate)

Sign-on bonus (Experienced)

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO is seeking a Cardiac Med Intermediate RN for a 24-hour-per-week night shift in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The PCU handles intermediate acuity, primarily cardiac and select respiratory cases, without vents.

Strong assessment skills and teamwork are essential to coordinate care with the ICU-like intensity while avoiding ICU admission. Candidates must graduate from an accredited nursing program and hold an RN license in the hiring state or a compact

Qualifications

• Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Must maintain current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care and maintain patient rights and confidentiality.
• Evaluates care effectiveness and coordinates patient care with other departments.
• Works on a fast-paced PCU requiring strong assessment and teamwork.
• Provides care for cardiac, respiratory, and septic conditions with high acuity but no ventilators.

Skills

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Cardiac care

Critical care

Education

RN licensure required

Associate's/Bachelor's in Nursing

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

24 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.

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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