Job Description
<b>Find your calling at Mercy!</b> <p></p>Full Time Support Women. Advocate for Women. Make a Difference.<br><br>Mercy St. Louis is seeking experienced Med Surg Registered Nurses with a passion for elevating the standard of care for women. Join a compassionate, mission-driven team where your voice matters and your expertise helps guide women through some of their most important-and vulnerable-healthcare moments.<p></p> <b>Position Details:</b> <p></p> <b>Why Women's Health/GYN at Mercy St. Louis?</b> <p>Our Women's Health/GYN unit provides specialized, holistic care for patients with diverse and meaningful needs. As part of our team, you will make a profound impact on women across all stages of life.</p><p></p><p></p> <b>Our Patient Population Includes:</b> <ul><li>NICU mothers</li><li>Post surgical patients (hysterectomy, breast reconstruction, uro gyn, cesarean complications)</li><li>Fetal demise patients</li><li>GI patients, including GI abdominal surgeries</li><li>Women's Med Surg overflow</li><li>Previable moms with non-pregnancy-related complications</li></ul><p>If you're a strong advocate for women and want a role where empathy meets excellence-this is the place for you.</p><p></p><p></p> ️ <b>Qualifications</b> <b>Required Education</b> <ul><li>Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN)</li></ul> <b>Licensure</b> <ul><li>Current RN license in the state of practice (or compact license, as applicable)</li><li>Must meet all state Board of Nursing requirements</li></ul> <b>Certifications</b> <ul><li><b>BLS</b> through the American Heart Association (or completion within 30 days of hire)</li><li>One or more of the following may be required based on unit needs or obtained within departmental timelines:<ul><li>ACLS</li><li>NRP</li><li>ENPC</li><li>TNCC</li><li>CPHON</li><li>OCN</li><li>PALS</li><li>PEARS</li><li>S.T.A.B.L.E.</li><li>C EFM</li><li>Other unit specific certifications as required</li></ul></li></ul> <b>Physical Requirements</b> <ul><li>Ability to push, pull, and lift <b>50 lbs</b> on a regular basis</li></ul><p> (Preferred education, licensure, and experience may be added per hiring manager need.) </p><p></p><p></p> <b>What You'll Do</b> <p>As a Women's Health/GYN RN, you will be a central part of our interdisciplinary care team, advocating for patients and delivering compassionate, evidence based care.</p><p>You will:</p><ul><li>Partner with patients and families to make informed decisions about care</li><li>Assess, document, and develop individualized care plans</li><li>Perform thorough shift to shift and interdepartmental hand offs using patient safety tools (SBAR, bedside reporting, etc.)</li><li>Communicate effectively with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, patients, and families</li><li>Stay informed through unit huddles, emails, and ongoing communication</li><li>Participate in process improvement initiatives and performance development</li><li>Maintain required competencies, certifications, and continuing education</li><li>Use professional literature and evidence based practice to inform clinical decisions</li><li>Precept students or new coworkers as requested</li><li>Delegate to and guide unlicensed personnel and LPNs appropriately</li><li>Participate in hospital committees or special projects as assigned</li><li>Conduct patient rounding according to departmental guidelines</li><li>Utilize and interpret diagnostic, laboratory, and monitoring data</li><li>Fulfill call, weekend, or alternative shifts based on department needs</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned</li></ul><p></p> <b>Why Mercy?</b> <ul><li>A culture that values empathy, teamwork, and professional growth</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits</li><li>Competitive pay and shift differentials</li><li>Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support</li><li>The opportunity to make a difference every single day</li></ul><p></p> <b>Join Us in Supporting Women at Every Stage of Life</b> <p>If you're passionate about Women's Health and want to work within a supportive, mission-driven environment, we would love to meet you.</p> <p></p> <b>Why Mercy?</b> <p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><br><br>keyword(s): Nursing, RN, Women's RN, GYN RN, GYN RN, GYN Nurse<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Fn2NqT%2bfGOkQxXLUiPrF%2bfGXI8F%2fG%2f3Re" width="0" height="0" />