RN - Regional Float Pool - Full Time - Nights - Mercy Jefferson and Surrounding Communities

About the role

The Registered Nurse utilizes theoretical concepts as a basis for decisions in practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care in accordance with standards of nursing practice for adult/geriatric patients. This position is part of Mercy’s Regional Float Pool, serving multiple hospitals across the St. Louis region. The nurse must report to facilities within the regional footprint of the home hospital where employed; determination of facilities is discussed upon hire with approval by hiring leader/leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for adult/geriatric patients
• Apply theoretical concepts as basis for clinical decisions
• Adhere to standards of nursing practice
• Float to assigned facilities (minimum of 3) across the Mercy St. Louis region
• Collaborate with diverse care teams and patient populations

Qualifications

Required Education

• Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program

Preferred Education

• BSN

Licensure

• Current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure where nursing duties are performed
• Must meet all state board of nursing requirements

Required Experience

• One year of recent bedside RN experience to work Med/Surg
• Minimum two years of recent bedside RN experience for all other specialties (ICU, etc.)

Preferred Experience

• Epic experience

Certifications (must have to start)

• Med/Surg and Behavioral Health: BLS
• Critical Care: BLS, ACLS

Skills

• Epic EHR experience (preferred)
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking
• Ability to adapt to diverse units and patient populations

Units You May Float To

• Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg): Orthopedics, Trauma, Surgery, Oncology, Neuro, Medical, Surgical
• Telemetry (Tele): Cardiac, Surgical, Medical
• Stepdown (SD): Medical, Surgical, Trauma, Neuro, Cardiac
• Intensive Care – ICU: CVICU, Trauma ICU, Burn ICU, Surgical ICU, Neuro ICU
• And more

Facilities You’ll Serve (Minimum of 3 Assigned)

• Mercy St. Louis – St. Louis, MO
• Mercy Jefferson – Festus, MO
• Mercy South – South St. Louis County, MO
• Mercy Washington – Washington, MO
• Mercy Lincoln – Troy, MO
• Mercy Perry – Perryville, MO
• Mercy Southeast – Cape Girardeau, MO
• Mercy Stoddard – Dexter, MO

Pay

• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 (no contract)
• Base Pay: Determined by experience
• Regional Float Pool Perk (additional compensation)
• Shift Differentials: $2.75/hr evenings, $4.60/hr nights, $1.50/hr weekends

Schedule

• Status: Full Time
• Shift: Nights

Benefits

• Day-One Comprehensive Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Stay Premium Program: Active after 2 years with Mercy; up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
• Retirement: 401(k) Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
• Referral Bonus Opportunity
• Education Assistance:
  • Tuition Reimbursement: $2,000 per year
  • ASN to BSN: Up to $16,000
• PTO/Vacation Time

Physical Requirements

• Stand/walk most of the time on duty
• Significant bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds