Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics

Position Details Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedics Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63128 Schedule: Full-Time | 36 hours/week Shift: Day Shift | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sign-On Bonus: Experienced Nurses: Up to $10,000 New Graduate Nurses (less than 1 year of experience): Up to $5,000 Benefits Enjoy day-one benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous PTO (up to 24 days your first year, growing to 34 with tenure and rollover up to 440 hours); paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer match; $100/month Dependent Care FSA contribution; paid volunteer time; free parking; and career advancement opportunities. Education & Loan Assistance: $10,000 Scholar Loan Program (LPN to RN) $20,000 RN Loan Forgiveness $16,000 RN to BSN Assistance 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr