Surgical Stepdown Registered Nurse

Mercy; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Surgical Stepdown unit. In this role, you will provide complex post-surgical care, closely monitor vital signs and telemetry, administer medications, and manage wounds and drains.

You will collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to develop and implement individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and support safe discharge. Mercy’s culture of compassion and growth offers access to ongoing clinical education, innovative

Qualifications

• Provide complex post-surgical care.
• Monitor vital signs and telemetry.
• Administer medications and manage wounds and drains.
• Educate patients and families; assist discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex post-surgical care.
• Monitor vital signs and telemetry.
• Administer medications and manage wounds and drains.
• Educate patients and families; assist discharge planning.

Skills

Post-surgical care

Telemetry monitoring

Medication administration

Wound management

Patient education

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Surgical Stepdown unit. In this role, you will provide complex post-surgical care, closely monitor vital signs and telemetry, administer medications, and manage wounds and drains. You will collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to develop and implement individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and support safe discharge. Mercy’s culture of compassion and growth offers access to ongoing clinical education, innovative care practices, and advancement opportunities within a supportive, team-based environment.