What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse – Weekend Option (Med/Surg Surgical Unit) position at Mercy?
Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg General Surgery
Full-Time | Weekend Option | Nights
📅 Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
💰 Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000
🏥 Location: Mercy Hospital South
10010 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63128
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Exceptional Benefits Starting Day One:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision through United Healthcare
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – up to 24 days in your first year, increasing to 34 days annually with tenure; includes a rollover program with a maximum accrual of 440 hours.
- Paid Parental Leave – Supporting you and your growing family
- 401(k) with Employer Match – Invest in your future with confidence
- Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $2,000/year for continuing education
- Dependent Care FSA Contribution – $100/month for eligible participants
- Paid Volunteer Time – Give back to your community while on the clock
- Free Parking – Convenience that saves you time and money
- Career Growth Opportunities – Advance your skills and grow within Mercy
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 nursing program (Associate’s, Diploma, or BSN).
Licensure: Must hold a current RN license in the hiring state or compact licensure, and meet all state board of nursing requirements.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs regularly
- Prolonged standing and walking during shifts
- Must be able to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association, or completion within 30 days of hire
- Additional certifications may be required based on unit, or obtained within department timeframe:
- ACLS, NRP, ENPC, TNCC, CPHON, OCN, PALS, PEARS, S.T.A.B.L.E., C-EFM, or other unit-specific certifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education, licensure, experience, and certifications may vary by unit and are preferred but not required
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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