Find your calling at Mercy!
About Our Unit:
Our Orthopedic nursing team serves as Mercy Hospital St. Louis' designated Innovation Unit, where new technology and nursing advancements are introduced before broader implementation across the organization. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue a major expansion, adding 55 beds by October 2026 and broadening our patient population to include orthopedic, general surgery, colorectal, breast, thyroid, and GU surgical patients.
Nurses on our unit have the unique opportunity to experience innovative advancements designed to improve workflow efficiency and create more time for patient care. Current innovations include AI-assisted charting technology that helps reduce documentation time, bedside vital sign equipment integrated directly into Epic, and workflow enhancements focused on simplifying day-to-day nursing responsibilities. Additional innovations coming soon include digital patient whiteboards, digital door signage, and expanded virtual nursing support for admissions, discharges, and patient education.
If you're excited about innovation, technology, professional growth, and helping shape the future of bedside nursing, we'd love to have you on our team.
Position Details:
Orthopedic Innovation Unit (Inpatient) | Mercy Hospital St Louis
Registered Nurse (RN), Graduate Nurse (GN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN)
Full-time/ Part-time, Day & Night shift available!
New Grad & Experienced Nurses encouraged to apply!
Why Nurses Are Excited About This Unit
💡 Innovation That Makes a Difference
- AI-assisted charting technology designed to reduce documentation time by up to 50%
- Bedside vital sign equipment integrated directly with Epic to minimize manual data entry
- Technology enhancements focused on creating more time for patient care
- Opportunity to experience new nursing innovations before broader system implementation
📈 Growing & Expanding
- Expansion of 55 additional beds planned
- Exposure to a wider variety of post-surgical patient populations
- Opportunities to build expertise across multiple surgical specialties
- Continued growth and advancement opportunities within Mercy
🚀 What's Coming Next
- Digital in-room whiteboards with real-time Epic integration
- Smart patient room displays replacing dry erase updates and traditional room signage, improving communication and reducing manual updates
- Expanded virtual nursing support for admissions, discharges, and education
- Continued innovation focused on improving both caregiver and patient experiences
Mercy Perks:
➤ Up to $10,000 NO CONTRACT Sign-on Incentive for RNs!
➤ Up to $2,000 NO CONTRACT Sign-on Incentive for LPNS!
➤ Health, dental & vision benefits starting day one
➤ 401(k) with employer match & ESB
➤ Shift Differential Pay: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
➤ Stay Pay Program - Up to additional $8/hr
➤ LPN > RN Bridge Program Assistance
➤ RN > BSN Bridge Program (up to $16,000)
➤ Student Loan Forgiveness up to $20,000
➤Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 annually for continuing education
➤ PTO begins accruing immediately - including a volunteer day!
Qualifications:
➤ Required Education: Nursing Degree from an accredited school;
➤ License: Must have either a current RN/LPN Temporary Permit or RN/LPN license in the State of Missouri
➤ Certifications: Basic Life Support (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association
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.