Registered Nurse - MPCU to ICU Career Path (Saint Louis)

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Registered Nurse – Medical Progressive Care Unit (MPCU)
Location: Mercy Hospital
Department: Medical Progressive Care
Schedule: Full-Time / Part-Time / Nights
Employment Type: Non-Exempt
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Overview
Mercy is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Medical Progressive Care Unit (MPCU). In this role, you will provide high quality, patient centered care to adults with complex medical conditions who require frequent assessments, continuous monitoring, and specialized nursing support. Our MPCU team delivers exceptional care in a collaborative, mission driven environment aligned with Mercy’s values of service, dignity, justice, excellence, and stewardship.

Position Details:

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients with progressive medical needs, following evidence‑based practice and Mercy standards.
• Monitor vital signs, neurological status, respiratory function, renal function, infection indicators, and overall patient responses—intervening promptly as needed.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures with accuracy and strong clinical judgment.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and post‑discharge care needs.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and uphold patient safety practices within the MPCU.
• Support Mercy’s mission by providing compassionate, holistic care in a healing environment.
  
   

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in medical progressive care, medical‑surgical, telemetry, or other progressive/acute care settings.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (or obtained within a specified timeframe).
• NIH Stroke Scale certification (if applicable to patient population or unit protocols).
  
   

Skills & Competencies

• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and Mercy’s values.
• Adaptability and sound critical‑thinking skills.

Why Join Mercy?

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and a mission‑driven work culture.
• Opportunities for advancement within a large, nationally recognized health system.
• A collaborative MPCU team dedicated to excellent patient outcomes.

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.