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

Mercy; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift sign-on bonus

Medical coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO is seeking a Cardiac Med Intermediate RN for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The role focuses on cardiac and respiratory care, without vents, serving patients who need a higher acuity than med/surg.

Emphasis on rapid assessment, teamwork, and coordination with multiple departments. The unit blends ED and ICU elements, offering strong growth, professional accountability, and Mercy benefits including medical/dental/vision coverage, tuition support, and

Qualifications

• Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or completion within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Critical care

Education

Associate's Degree 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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