Registered Nurse (RN) - Level III NICU

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St. Francis Medical Center

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Administer individualized, age-appropriate patient care to neonates and other patient populations according to nursing standards. Work under the direction of the Charge Nurse and Patient Care Manager to ensure quality healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

You are a licensed Registered Nurse with a degree from an approved nursing program, possessing BLS certification. You will administer individualized, age-appropriate patient care and are expected to obtain NIHSS, ACLS, TNCC, and NRP certifications within specified timeframes.

Must Have Skills for ATS

BLS

NIHSS

ACLS

TNCC

NRP

Job Description

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JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, Patient Care Manager, Director, and Vice President of Patient Care, the Registered Nurse administers individualized age-appropriate patient care to the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and adult patient according to the established nursing standards and Nurse Practice Act of Missouri.

JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS

Type: Full Time (72 hours per 2 week pay period, with benefits)

Typical Hours: Night shift, 12 hours/shift, weekend/holiday rotation

Education:

- Graduate of an approved professional nursing program

- BSN preferred

Certification & Licensures:

- Licensed to practice in the State of Missouri as a RN

- BLS Certification- required upon hire

- NIHSS- required within 90 days (ICU)

- ACLS- required within 180 days (ICU)

- TNCC- required within 365 days (ICU)

- NRP Certification- required withing 90 days of hire (NICU)

Experience:

N/A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Why Work at Saint Francis?

Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.

Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306‑bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.

You’ll find more than 50 specialties, the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center, and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU. The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.

A Mission That Matters

At Saint Francis, you’re not just doing a job - you’re part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.

Mission

To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.

Vision

To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.

Values You Can Feel Every Day

  • Integrity: Doing what’s right, even when no one is watching

  • Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future

  • Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves

  • Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged

  • Joy: Serving others with a grateful, happy heart

  • Compassion: Seeing others through Christ's eyes

  • Excellence: Always striving to be the best

  • Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end

If You’re Looking to Make a True Impact…

Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.

Total Rewards

Our most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.

  • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date

  • Saint Francis Medical Services Discount

  • Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility

  • Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching

  • Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation

  • Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access

To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility, visit www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/.

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at careers@sfmc.net.

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St. Francis Medical Center

Saint Francis Healthcare System is guided by our mission to provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ. Through this mission, Saint Francis Healthcare System serves nearly 713,000 people across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas, focusing on our patients'​ outcomes, experience and value. Founded by Franciscan Sisters in 1875, Saint Francis has continued to offer compassionate care and innovative medical treatments to those in need. The times may have changed, but our priority remains the same: serve all who enter with dignity, compassion and joy. Anchored by Saint Francis Medical Center, a 306-bed tertiary hospital, our nationally-recognized service lines include the Cancer Institute, Emergency and Level III Trauma Center, Family BirthPlace and the region's first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Heart Hospital, Neurosciences and Orthopedics. With nearly 2,800 employees and more than 250 providers in eight different communities, the Healthcare System is a driving economic force in the region.
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