Bedside Women's Health RN: St. Louis

Company: Mercy
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 9, 2026

Job Description:

Find your calling at Mercy! If you're passionate about advocating for women and beginning your career in a supportive, high-growth environment, our Women’s Health/GYN Unit RN Residency is the perfect place to start. Join a team dedicated to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and empowering women through every stage of their hospital journey. Position Details: Why You’ll Love This Specialty As a Women’s Health/GYN RN Resident, you’ll make a meaningful impact caring for patients experiencing: - Gynecological care & post?operative recovery - GYN surgeries - NICU mothers needing additional support - Breast reconstructive surgeries - Urogynecology patients - Labor?related complications This unit offers the unique blend of surgical, OB-adjacent, and specialty women’s health care—making it an incredible place to build a strong nursing foundation. What to Expect in This Residency You'll work night shift (3 shifts/week) after orientation, building confidence and core skills through personalized training, preceptorship, and hands-on learning with a team invested in your success. ? Your Responsibilities Will Include You will grow into a nurse who: - Involves patients and families in meaningful care decisions - Identifies educational needs and documents individualized care plans - Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent outcomes - Utilizes patient safety tools such as SBAR and bedside report - Completes thorough patient handoffs and maintains clear communication - Interprets diagnostic and lab data confidently - Supports process improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives - Completes certifications such as BLS, with opportunities for ACLS, NRP, ENPC, TNCC, and other specialty certifications - Serves as an advocate for women and ensures patient rights and confidentiality - Participates in professional development, rounding, and quality initiatives - Delegates and supervises care within the appropriate scope - Upholds our mission, values, and service standards in every interaction Qualifications Required: - Graduate (or upcoming grad) of an accredited Nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN) - Current RN licensure (or eligibility) in the hiring state - BLS through AHA (or completion within 30 days) - Additional certifications may be required based on unit needs (ex: ACLS, NRP, C?EFM, S.T.A.B.L.E., etc.). Physical Requirements - Ability to push/pull/lift 50 lbs regularly - Prolonged standing & walking each shift - Ability to bend, kneel, reach, grip, twist, and squat What Makes Our Unit Special ? A nurturing environment for new nurses ? Collaborative, highly skilled team ? Strong physician partnerships ? Exposure to a wide variety of women’s health needs ? A place where compassion, growth, and patient-centered care define each day ? Ready to Start Your Nursing Career with Purpose? Join a Women’s Health team that will mentor you, challenge you, and celebrate you while you build a career dedicated to uplifting and caring for women. Apply today. Your journey starts here. 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. keyword(s): Nursing, RN, Nurse, MedSurg Nurse, MedSurg RN, Women's Health, Women's Health RN, RN residency, Nurse Residency, Mercy RN, Mercy Nurse, Mercy hospital, Nursing, Hospital, GYN, Women's Health

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