RN - Preadmission Screening- Full Time - Days
Washington, Missouri
Posted Sep 2 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Days
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- PACU
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Role
- Schedule
- Days · 36 hours
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
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About this role
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Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Position Details
- Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Pre-Admission
- Status: Full-Time (36 hours/week)
- Shift: Days
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Why Work at Mercy?
We care for our team just as we care for our patients. When you join Mercy, you’ll benefit from:
- Career advancement support, including educational assistance
- Health, dental, and vision insurance – coverage starts on your first day
- Monthly $100 contribution to Dependent Care FSA (for eligible employees)
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with employer match – available from day one
- Generous PTO, including volunteer time off – accrual begins immediately
- Competitive pay
Position Overview
Under the direct supervision of the Ambulatory Surgery Center/PACU Nurse Manager, the Pre-Admission Nurse performs:
Assessment with the patient prior to admission via a phone interview or in person Collects the patients medical history from previous medical records Works closely with the anesthesia department in coordinating the patient's needs Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care for patients in accordance with the plan of care, established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and standards of care. Provides care for the patients as well as assisting physicians in providing treatment to patients in various medical settings.
Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Qualifications
Required
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Licensure
Current RN license in the state of practice
Experience
Minimum of 1 year of RN experience
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association Other
Skills
Strong clinical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Preferred
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Certifications
ACLS, PALS, and NRP (required for areas where applicable; must be maintained current)
Experience
At least 1 year of RN experience
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.
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“Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program Licensure: Current RN license in the state of practice Experience: Minimum of 1 year of RN experience Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Associ…” · from this posting
Requirements
- rn license
- RN experience
Place
- City
- Washington, Missouri
- Median rent
- $827/mo
- Local household income
- $79,173/yr
- State price level
- 9% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Missouri index 90.8, where 100 is the national average.
Washington, Missouri sits along the Missouri River in Franklin County, offering small-town charm with German heritage roots. This historic community features a downtown area with local shops and restaurants. Known as the 'Corn Cob Pipe Capital of the World,' it provides a quieter pace of life for nurses seeking a close-knit community within driving distance of St. Louis.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Mercy is a Catholic health system founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986, with a heritage tracing back over 195 years to Catherine McAuley's founding of the first House of Mercy in Dublin, Ireland in 1827. The Sisters of…
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