Surgical Stepdown RN - Lead, Coordinate Postop Care

Mercy; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy in Kirkwood, Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver patient care by applying the nursing process and coordinating with other departments. The role emphasizes safeguarding patient rights and confidentiality while upholding Mercy Service Standards.

The nurse will evaluate care effectiveness and maintain professional accountability for the assigned patients, ensuring high-quality outcomes aligned with Mercy’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• RN license must be obtained and maintained in the hiring state (or compact licensure).
• Basic Life Support certification or completion within 30 days of hire.

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

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Interdepartmental coordination

Professional accountability

Education

RN licensure (required)

Job description

Mercy in Kirkwood, Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver patient care by applying the nursing process and coordinating with other departments. The role emphasizes safeguarding patient rights and confidentiality while upholding Mercy Service Standards.

The nurse will evaluate care effectiveness and maintain professional accountability for the assigned patients, ensuring high-quality outcomes aligned with Mercy’s mission and values.