Med Surg Nursing - RN or LPN - Days or Nights - Mercy Hospital South
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Overview: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) – Med Surg 5W
New Grads and Experienced Nurses Welcome!
Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63128
Schedule: Full-Time | 36 hours/week
Shift: Days | 7:00AM-7:30PM
Sign-On Bonus:
Experienced Nurses: Up to $10,000
New Graduate Nurses (less than 1 year of experience): Up to $5,000
About the Unit — Med Surg 5W
Med Surg 5W cares for adult medical patients with diagnoses such as small bowel obstructions, respiratory infections, cellulitis, diverticulitis, and pneumonia. This unit provides an excellent environment to strengthen core Med Surg skills, enhance assessment abilities, and manage patients with diverse medical needs.
Overview
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.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with one of the following:
Associate Degree in Nursing
Nursing Diploma
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Licensure: Must hold and maintain a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Missouri or possess compact licensure, in accordance with state board of nursing regulations.
Experience: Previous hospital experience is preferred and may be required depending on the unit.
Certifications:
Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, or completion within 30 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: BSN preferred
Licensure: Additional state licensure or specialty certifications preferred
Experience: Prior experience in specialty area or similar clinical setting
Physical Requirements
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly
Prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift
Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat as needed to perform nursing 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.
Summary
Provide patient care in med surg unit, utilizing nursing process and teamwork
Job title
Med Surg Nursing - RN or LPN - Days or Nights
Experience level
none
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
On-site at Mercy Hospital South, Missouri, no remote work
Salary
Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for experienced nurses, up to $5,000 for new grads
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Mercy, Haiti