Graduate Nurse - full time, Nights
Festus, MO, 63028, USA
- $10,000 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- registered nurse
- nursing
- patient care
The Graduate Nurse provides comprehensive patient care utilizing the nursing process, particularly in a neuro/pulmonary stroke unit involving complex patient conditions such as COPD, asthma, and stroke. They coordinate care with other departments and ensure patient confidentiality while maintaining professional standards and licensure. This full-time night-shift role requires nursing education, licensure, and certification in Basic Life Support, providing critical assessments and interventions for patients with neurological and pulmonary needs.
Find your calling at Mercy!
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.
Position Details:
Graduate Nurse $10,000
Experienced Nurse $13,000
Neuro RN
36 hours per week, Nights
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
Festus, MO 63028
The Neuro/ Pulmonary Stroke Unit:
The most common pulmonary diagnoses we see are COPD, respiratory failure, asthma, and pneumonia. Our pulmonary patients may be on high flow oxygen, BiPAP, or have tracheostomies or chest tubes. These patients require complex assessment, aggressive therapies and interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance.
We work closely with the Stroke Coordinator to care for Acute Stroke and TIA patients. We do utilize tele-neuro services at times. Neuro patients require frequent assessments to assess for subtle changes in condition. Stroke education is provided.
Qualifications:
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 certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
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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