Mercy South Surgical Stepdown Opportunities
Graduate and Experienced nurses encouraged to apply here!
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Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus for RNs!
$10,000 Sign On Bonus for GNs!
No Contracts
Relocation Assistance Available
Surgical Stepdown is a fast-paced department that has the opportunity to care for a large of variety of medical diagnoses. Our typical patients range from complex surgeries to traumas, withdrawals and most things in between. Surgical Stepdown works closely with Mercy South surgeons, hospitalists and therapy services to use a multidisciplinary approach to assisting our patients in returning to their prior level of function. Surgical Stepdown is an excellent department to gain skills, knowledge and confidence.
- This unit requires excellent critical thinking skills and quick decision-making abilities
- Due to the diverse nature of this unit, the educational opportunities are endless for our coworkers.
- 29 - patient bed unit
- RN ratio 3-4 patients, with tech support
- 24/7 Leadership support
- Collaborate daily with Care Management team, RT, PT, ST and OT, Lab, Pharmacy, Transport Team and the Surgical Services
For additional questions please reach out to Michelle Simmonds at
Michelle.Simmonds@Mercy.net or call/text 314-525-1593.
Mercy Hospital South has been recognized numerous times including:
- Level 2 Trauma Center - the only one in the South County area
- Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Level 1 STEMI Center
- Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Heart Failure
- American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
Qualifications:- Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
- 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.
We Offer Great Benefits:Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!
We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
