💗 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.

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At Mercy Hospital, we’re called to serve people when they need it most.

Our nurses are essential to that mission, and every unit plays a vital role in the care we provide. To ensure we’re always ready to meet patient needs, our RNs may occasionally float to other units when census levels or patient care demands require it.

We understand the passion nurses bring to their chosen specialties—and we value that deeply. When caring calls, we answer- together. Whether you are working on your home unit or supporting another team, you’ll be surrounded by trusted colleagues, strong leadership, and the Mercy spirit of compassion.

This approach helps new and experienced nurses grow while ensuring our patients receive the highest level of care across all units. While floating, you will always receive the support and resources needed to feel confident and prepared.

When caring calls, we go.