RN: GYN/Women's MedSurg-Mercy St. Louis

💗 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.