Registered Nurse (RN) or Graduate Nurse (GN), Neuro, Part-Time Nights

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) or Graduate Nurse (GN), Neuro, Part-Time Nights role is onsite in Festus, MO, and is part-time at 24 hours per week. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Mercy Hospital Jefferson’s Neuro/Pulmonary Stroke Unit. The nurse provides and coordinates patient care, with frequent assessments for neurological changes and care for stroke, transient ischemic attack, and pulmonary patients. The role contributes to safe care through collaboration, patient education, and nursing vigilance; the unit works with a Stroke Coordinator and may use tele-neurology services.

What you'll do

• Provide patient care using the nursing process and maintain accountability for assigned patients.
• Coordinate care with other departments and evaluate care provided by direct caregivers.
• In the Neuro/Pulmonary Stroke Unit, perform frequent assessments for changes in neurological status and provide stroke education.
• Care for pulmonary patients who may require high-flow oxygen, BiPAP, tracheostomies, or chest tubes.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality.
• Maintain RN licensure and BLS certification or complete BLS within 30 days of hire.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

graduate nurse

neuro

pulmonary stroke unit

night shift

24 hours per week

festus mo

mercy

onsite

stroke care

tia

copd

bls

sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for eligible team members.
• Premium night-shift sign-on bonus: $10,000 for graduate nurses or $13,000 for experienced nurses.

Why this role

24 hours per week on nights in a Neuro/Pulmonary Stroke Unit; sign-on bonus amounts are listed for graduate and experienced nurses.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.