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Find your calling at Mercy!
Full-Time Nights | Level IV NICU
Are you passionate about neonatal care and looking to build your nursing career in a supportive, high-acuity environment? Whether you're an experienced RN or a new graduate with NICU as your top career choice, we encourage you to apply.
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.
The NICU Cohorts fill quickly, Apply today! Position Details:
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
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care activities for neonatal patients through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. This role coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
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The RN delivers care consistent with:
Mercy Health System's mission and values
The Philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy
Professional nursing standards and ethical guidelines
Mercy Service Standards and Co-Worker Code of Conduct
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Clinical Excellence
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.
Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgment
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.
Education & Family Support
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.
Leadership & Professional Development
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Graduate of a state-approved professional nursing program.
Licensure
Must be eligible to take the Board of Nursing examination, or have passed.
Endorsement in the state of MO
Experience
No experience required.
New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Certifications
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider certification required, or completion within the probationary period.
What We're Looking For
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
If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to grow your nursing career in one of the region's premier neonatal intensive care environments, we'd love to hear from you.
Questions? Email Lauren.
Apply today and take the next step toward a fulfilling career in NICU nursing
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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Worksite address
saint louis, MO, 63141, US
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