Why Womens Health/GYN at Mercy St. Louis

Our Womens 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
• Postsurgical patients (hysterectomy breast reconstruction urogyn cesarean complications)
• Fetal demise patients
• GI patients including GI abdominal surgeries
• Womens Med Surg overflow
• Previable moms with non-pregnancy-related complications

If youre a strong advocate for women and want a role where empathy meets excellencethis is the place for you.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Associates 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.
  • CEFM
  • Other unitspecific 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 Youll Do

As a Womens Health/GYN RN you will be a central part of our interdisciplinary care team advocating for patients and delivering compassionate evidencebased care.

You will:

• Partner with patients and families to make informed decisions about care
• Assess document and develop individualized care plans
• Perform thorough shifttoshift and interdepartmental handoffs 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 evidencebased 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 youre passionate about Womens Health and want to work within a supportive mission-driven environment we would love to meet you.