RN Pre Procedure Phase II

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU) at Mercy St. Louis. The RN will perform pre-procedure phase II nursing care, coordinate with anesthesia, assess patients, and provide direct patient care across all ages.

Hours are 8:00 AM–8:30 PM, with no on-call requirements and a weekend rotation with one major or minor holiday. Mercy emphasizes mission-driven care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients prior to admission via phone or in person.
• Collect medical history from records.
• Coordinate patient care with anesthesia and other departments.
• Provide direct patient care for all age groups.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care per plan and standards.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure (state)

BSN (preferred)

ACLS/PALS (preferred)

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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre Procedure Phase II

Job Description

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.

Hours: 8am - 8:30pm

NO CALL - WEEKEND ROTATION

1 MAJOR or 1 MINOR HOLIDAY

Overview

The Ambulatory Surgery Unit, or ASU, is located on the ground floor of the main hospital adjacent to the Operating Room (OR) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). It consists of a 28-bed surgery prep unit and a 32-bed outpatient unit for pre and postoperative care for pediatric patients and adult postoperative care.

Why Work at Mercy?

• Career advancement support, including educational assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance – coverage starts on your first day
• Monthly $100 contribution to Dependent Care FSA (for eligible employees)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match – available from day one
• Generous PTO, including volunteer time off – accrual begins immediately
• Competitive pay

Position Overview

• Assessment with the patient prior to admission via a phone interview or in person
• Collects the patients' medical history from previous medical records
• Works closely with the anesthesia department in coordinating the patient's needs
• Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups.
• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care for patients in accordance with the plan of care, established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Licensure: Current RN license in the state of practice
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of RN experience
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• Other Skills: Strong clinical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Certifications: ACLS and PALS

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.