Rn – Nursing Career Pathway Mercy Hospital South

**Find your calling at Mercy!** =============================== At Mercy, healthcare is more than a job, it’s a calling. Join a team built on compassion, excellence, and support. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll make a difference every day while growing professionally. Enjoy day-one benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous PTO (up to 24 days your first year, growing to 34 with tenure and rollover up to 440 hours); paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer match; tuition reimbursement up to $2,000/year; $100/month Dependent Care FSA contribution; paid volunteer time; free parking; and career advancement opportunities. Education & Loan Assistance: • $10,000 Scholar Loan Program (LPN to RN) • $20,000 RN Loan Forgiveness • $16,000 RN to BSN Assistance **Position Details:** ===================== **RN Career Pathway to Specialty Practice** =========================================== **Mercy Hospital South** **– 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128** **Full-Time & Part-Time | Days & Nights** ⭐ **Launch Your Nursing Career with Confidence** ------------------------------------------------ Mercy Hospital South’s **Med/Surg Career Path – RN Pathway to Specialty Practice** is designed for both new graduate nurses and experienced RNs who want a strong foundation before transitioning into a specialty area. This program offers hands-on learning, structured support, and clear career progression. **Where You’ll Start – Med/Surg Service Line Units** ==================================================== Below is an overview of our Med/Surg and Medical Telemetry units that participate in the Career Path Program. Each unit provides a unique clinical experience to help build your skill set and confidence. ### **Inpatient Med Surg** Care for a broad mix of adult patients with diagnoses such as small bowel obstructions, respiratory infections, cellulitis, diverticulitis, and pneumonia. ### **Neurology – 8E** Supports patients experiencing strokes, seizures, brain tumors, and brain bleeds. Excellent environment for developing strong neuro assessment skills. ### **Orthopedics** Specializes in elective knee and hip replacements, spine procedures (neck and back), and foot/ankle surgeries. Strong focus on mobility, pain management, and postoperative care. ### **Med Surg – 5E** Typical diagnoses include small bowel obstructions, respiratory infections, cellulitis, diverticulitis, and pneumonia. ### **Med Surg – 5W** Clinical profile similar to 5E, with common diagnoses such as bowel obstructions, respiratory illnesses, and cellulitis. ### **General Surgery – 3W** Cares for surgical patients ranging from simple appendectomies to complex colon resections with colostomy placement. This unit also specializes in bariatric surgery. ### **Medical Telemetry – 7E & 7W** Care for patients with cellulitis, pneumonia, UTIs, chest pain, GI issues, COPD exacerbations, and medically stable COVID. Continuous telemetry monitoring helps refine cardiac and rhythm‑interpretation skills. ### **Oncology – 8W** Serves patients undergoing chemotherapy, cancer treatment, end‑of‑life care, and general medical patients. Also supports neuro‑medical overflow as needed. **Where You Can Grow – Specialty Opportunities (Eligible in 12–18 Months)** After building a strong Med/Surg foundation, you may transition into a specialty unit aligned with your long‑term career goals: * Labor & Delivery * Surgical ICU * Neuro Stepdown * Surgical Stepdown * Med Surg Stepdown * Cardiac Telemetry * Cardiac Medical ICU (CMICU) * Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CPCU) * Emergency Department * Behavioral Health * Float Pool **Why Choose Mercy South?** =========================== Mercy South is where nurses build meaningful careers in a supportive, mission‑driven environment. ### **Compensation & Incentives** * **Up to $10,000 NO CONTRACT Sign‑On Incentive** for experienced RNs * **Up to $2,000 NO CONTRACT Sign‑On Incentive** for LPNs ### **Benefits Starting Day One** * Medical, dental & vision coverage * 401(k) with employer match * Shift differentials for days, nights, and weekends * PTO begins accruing immediately — including a paid volunteer day * Stay Pay Program: Earn up to **$8/hr** added at milestone anniversaries ### **Education & Professional Development** * LPN → RN Bridge Program * RN → BSN Support (up to **$16,000**) * Tuition reimbursement up to **$2,000 annually** * Mentorship, precepting, and continuing education support **Qualifications** ================== * **Education:** Nursing degree from an accredited program * **License:** Active RN license (Missouri or compact) * **Certifications:** BLS (American Heart Association) **Grow Your Career with Mercy** =============================== Join a compassionate team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your future is full of opportunity. At Mercy, you don’t just start a job — you build a career. **Apply today to begin your Med/Surg Career Path at Mercy Hospital South!** **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.