Registered Nurse / Graduate Nurse, Neuro-Pulmonary Stroke Unit, Nights

Job overview

The Registered Nurse / Graduate Nurse, Neuro-Pulmonary Stroke Unit, Nights role is onsite in Festus, MO, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. The position is 24 hours per week; compensation is not specified. The unit cares for patients with pulmonary conditions and acute stroke or transient ischemic attack. The nurse uses the nursing process to provide and coordinate care, maintain patient rights and confidentiality, and evaluate care delivered by other caregivers. The role supports close monitoring and nursing interventions for patients with complex pulmonary and neurological needs.

What you'll do

• Provide nursing care to assigned patients
• coordinate care with other departments
• evaluate care provided by other direct caregivers
• maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• support care for pulmonary and neuro/stroke patients, including frequent neurological assessments and stroke education.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

graduate nurse

neuro-pulmonary stroke unit

festus mo

mercy

part-time

night shift

24 hours per week

stroke care

pulmonary care

bls

sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period
• sign-on bonus.

Why this role

Night position, 24 hours per week. Requires nursing education, current RN or compact licensure, and Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or course completion within 30 days of hire. Sign-on bonus listed: $10,000 for graduate nurses and $13,000 for experienced nurses.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.