RN- Surgical Stepdown- PRN

Mercy; Affton (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse to apply the nursing process to patient care, maintain professional accountability, evaluate care provided by direct care givers, coordinate patient care with other departments, safeguard patient rights and confidentiality, and uphold Mercy Service Standards and our mission and values. Education: Graduate from nursing school (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).

Licensure: Maintain an active RN license in the hiring state and meet board requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN license in the hiring state and must meet state board requirements.
• Certifications may be required (e.g., BLS, ACLS, NR P, ENPC, PALS, STABLE, C-EFM).
• Demonstrates ability to coordinate patient care with other departments and uphold patient rights and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• 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 patient care in conjunction with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Clinical coordination

Confidentiality

Education

RN licensure

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:

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.

One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department-required timeframe:

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support certification or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS/ALS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
• C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
• Other unit-specific certifications as required.

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.

Other:
Preferred Education:
Preferred Licensure:
Preferred Experience:
Preferred Certifications:
Preferred Other:

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.