RN- Surgical Stepdown- PRN

Mercy; Town and Country (MO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care using the nursing process, maintain patient rights and confidentiality, and collaborate with other departments to evaluate care effectiveness.

Responsibilities include coordinating care for assigned patients, ensuring professional accountability, complying with Mercy Service Standards, and pursuing ongoing education and certifications as required by unit.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required in Missouri or compact state.
• Graduate from a school of nursing (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN).
• Basic Life Support certification or within 30 days of hire.
• Additional unit-specific certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Professional accountability

Education

Associate's/Diploma/BSN 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

• 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.
• Experience:
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

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:

• 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.

Other

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

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.

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.