RN-Specialty - PRN - Days,Evenings,Weekends

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN schedule

Collaborative team environment

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is seeking a dedicated RN to join a specialized team. As an RN Specialty, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while upholding safety and compassionate care standards.

This PRN role offers flexible days, evenings, and weekend shifts in a supportive environment. You will collaborate with physicians, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate individualized patient care plans and participate in ongoing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current unrestricted RN license in the applicable state.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Experience is welcome but not required.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medications, treatments, patient education, and nursing procedures.
• Basic computer and electronic documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to assigned patients while maintaining professional accountability.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate individualized patient care plans.
• Involve patients and their families in care decisions while promoting education and self-care.
• Assess, document, and update patient care plans to support optimal health outcomes and recovery goals.
• Perform safe and effective patient handoffs utilizing SBAR and bedside reporting.
• Monitor, interpret, and communicate clinical findings, laboratory results, and diagnostic data.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Delegate and supervise patient care activities in accordance with scope of practice and documented competencies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, department meetings, and professional development activities.
• Serve as a patient advocate while protecting patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Support a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

BSN or RN program graduate

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) Specialty

PRN | Days, Evenings & Weekends

Join a team where compassionate care meets clinical excellence. We are seeking a dedicated

Job Description

What You'll Do

As an RN Specialty, you will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to assigned patients while maintaining professional accountability.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate individualized patient care plans.
• Involve patients and their families in care decisions while promoting education and self-care.
• Assess, document, and update patient care plans to support optimal health outcomes and recovery goals.
• Perform safe and effective patient handoffs utilizing tools such as SBAR and bedside reporting.
• Monitor, interpret, and communicate clinical findings, laboratory results, and diagnostic data.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Delegate and supervise patient care activities in accordance with scope of practice and documented competencies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, department meetings, and professional development activities.
• Serve as a patient advocate while protecting patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Support a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous learning.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure

• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the applicable state.
• Valid driver's license required for Home Infusion nurses.

Certifications

• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Experience

• Previous nursing experience is welcome but not required.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during emergency situations.
• Knowledge of medications, treatments, patient education, and nursing procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, providers, and team members.
• Basic computer and electronic documentation skills.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible PRN schedule with day and weekend shifts available
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to grow professionally through continuing education and training
• Meaningful work that positively impacts patients and families every day
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and quality patient outcomes

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.