NICU RN Residency: February 2027

About the Role

Join our Level IV NICU, the highest level of neonatal care, where you'll gain exceptional clinical experience caring for some of the most complex and critically ill newborns. Our unit is recognized for its outstanding Nurse Residency Program, providing mentorship, education, and support to help nurses thrive in this specialized setting.

Why Join Our Team?

• Level IV NICU offering the highest-acuity neonatal care
• Exceptional learning and professional development opportunities
• Highly supportive culture for new graduates and nurses transitioning into NICU
• Established and respected Nurse Residency Program
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• Meaningful work aligned with Mercy's mission and values

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to develop and implement comprehensive plans of care for patients and families.
• Perform ongoing assessments and monitor patient conditions.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care in a high-acuity neonatal environment.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Respond independently and effectively to emergency situations.
• Advocate for patients and families while promoting optimal health outcomes.
• Evaluate rapidly changing patient conditions and make sound clinical decisions.
• Identify potential risks and intervene proactively.
• Accurately document patient status, changes, interventions, and outcomes.
• Apply evidence-based practice and current professional literature to patient care decisions.
• Provide individualized patient and family education based on developmental, cultural, and learning needs.
• Promote understanding of treatment plans and ongoing care.
• Support continuous learning among peers and team members.
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model.
• Participate in unit and hospital improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to team-building efforts and professional growth activities.
• Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues.

Requirements

• Graduate of a state-approved professional nursing program.
• Must be eligible to take the Board of Nursing examination, or have passed.
• Endorsement in the state of MO.
• No experience required; new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider certification required, or completion within the probationary period.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to neonatal nursing and family-centered care
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented mindset with a passion for learning
• Dedication to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care

Working Conditions

• Frequent standing and walking throughout shifts
• Significant bending, stooping, lifting, and repositioning patients with assistance
• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 pounds and pinch up to 15 pounds
• Occasional kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Exposure to blood and body fluids
• May be required to work varying schedules based on patient care needs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period