Graduate Nurse

Find your calling at Mercy!

Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice, the goals of Mercy Health System, the Philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, the Respective State Nurse Practice Act, the Code of Professional and Business Ethics and the Co-Worker Code of Conduct. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse Resident

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: 4H Cardiac Progressive Care

Status: Full-Time - 36 hours/week

Shift: 12 Hour Days (7:00am - 7:30pm)

New RN Incentives:

• Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

• No Contract Required

• RN Loan Forgiveness Program to aide in paying off your RN student loan debt. Must start with Mercy within 12-months of graduation.

Experienced RN Incentives:

• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

• No Contract Required!

• ASN to BSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining your BSN (up to $16,000).

• BSN to MSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining your MSN (up to $16,000).

Qualifications:

• Required Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).

• Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire. Other unit specific certifications as required.

• Other: ​Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements:

• Stand and walk most of the time on duty.

• Meet unit-specific physical demands.

• Significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance.

• May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, days of the week, or work frequency according to patient care requirements.

• High risk exposure to blood and body fluids.

• Physical demands are attached plus push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally.

Physical requirements/demands:

• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.

• Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.

• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform 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.

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