Job Description
Find your calling at Mercy! Full‑Time | Support Women. Advocate for Women. Make a Difference. Mercy St. Louis is seeking experienced Med Surg Registered Nurses with a passion for elevating the standard of care for women. Join a compassionate, mission-driven team where your voice matters and your expertise helps guide women through some of their most important—and vulnerable—healthcare moments. Position Details:
Why Women’s Health/GYN at Mercy St. Louis? Our Women’s Health/GYN unit provides specialized, holistic care for patients with diverse and meaningful needs. As part of our team, you will make a profound impact on women across all stages of life. Our Patient Population Includes: NICU mothers Post‑surgical patients (hysterectomy, breast reconstruction, uro‑gyn, cesarean complications) Fetal demise patients GI patients, including GI abdominal surgeries Women’s Med Surg overflow Previable moms with non-pregnancy-related complications If you’re a strong advocate for women and want a role where empathy meets excellence—this is the place for you. ⚕️ Qualifications Required Education Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Associate’s Degree, Diploma, or BSN) Licensure Current RN license in the state of practice (or compact license, as applicable) Must meet all state Board of Nursing requirements Certifications BLS through the American Heart Association (or completion within 30 days of hire) One or more of the following may be required based on unit needs or obtained within departmental timelines: ACLS NRP ENPC TNCC CPHON OCN PALS PEARS S.T.A.B.L.E. C‑EFM Other unit‑specific certifications as required Physical Requirements Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 lbs on a regular basis (Preferred education, licensure, and experience may be added per hiring manager need.)
What You’ll Do As a Women’s Health/GYN RN, you will be a central part of our interdisciplinary care team, advocating for patients and delivering compassionate, evidence‑based care. You will: Partner with patients and families to make informed decisions about care Assess, document, and develop individualized care plans Perform thorough shift‑to‑shift and interdepartmental hand‑offs using patient safety tools (SBAR, bedside reporting, etc.) Communicate effectively with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, patients, and families Stay informed through unit huddles, emails, and ongoing communication Participate in process improvement initiatives and performance development Maintain required competencies, certifications, and continuing education Use professional literature and evidence‑based practice to inform clinical decisions Precept students or new coworkers as requested Delegate to and guide unlicensed personnel and LPNs appropriately Participate in hospital committees or special projects as assigned Conduct patient rounding according to departmental guidelines Utilize and interpret diagnostic, laboratory, and monitoring data Fulfill call, weekend, or alternative shifts based on department needs Perform other duties as assigned
Why Mercy? A culture that values empathy, teamwork, and professional growth Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Competitive pay and shift differentials Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support The opportunity to make a difference every single day
Join Us in Supporting Women at Every Stage of Life If you're passionate about Women’s Health and want to work within a supportive, mission-driven environment, we would love to meet you. 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. keyword(s): Nursing, RN, Women's RN, GYN RN, GYN RN, GYN Nurse d24ad0b8-823f-4e68-a892-2986ccdf7392
