Mercy Mother Baby June 2027 RN Residency

Find your calling at Mercy!

June 2027 RN Nurse Residency | Mother Baby | Mercy Hospital St. Louis

Do you love caring for newborns, supporting growing families, and helping new moms gain confidence during one of life's most important transitions?

At Mercy Hospital St. Louis, every birth story is unique, and every family deserves exceptional care. As a Mother Baby Nurse Resident, you'll play a meaningful role in helping mothers recover, educating families on newborn care, and creating memorable experiences for patients during their first days together.

💗 Why Mother Baby at Mercy?

Care for both mothers and newborns in a rewarding, family-centered environment

Build lasting relationships through education, support, and compassionate care

Learn from experienced nurses and clinical leaders through a structured Nurse Residency Program

Develop specialized skills in postpartum care, newborn assessment, breastfeeding support, patient education, and maternal-newborn health

Join one of the region's most trusted destinations for childbirth and women's services

Mercy is consistently recognized as one of the best places in the region for expecting families. From routine deliveries to the most complex maternal and neonatal needs, we provide comprehensive care for mothers and babies all under one roof. As a Mother Baby nurse, you'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to clinical excellence, patient safety, and creating exceptional family experiences.

✨ Begin your nursing journey where every day brings new beginnings, tiny miracles, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Position Details

💗 What You'll Do

As a Mother Baby Nurse Resident, you will

• Provide compassionate, family-centered care to postpartum mothers and newborns.
• Educate patients and families on infant care, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, safe sleep practices, and discharge planning.
• Partner with patients and their support systems to develop individualized plans of care.
• Perform comprehensive maternal and newborn assessments and accurately document clinical findings.
• Collaborate with physicians, lactation consultants, case managers, and multidisciplinary care teams to support positive patient outcomes.
• Communicate patient updates effectively using bedside report, SBAR, and other patient safety tools.
• Interpret laboratory, diagnostic, and monitoring data to support clinical decision-making.
• Participate in bedside rounding and proactively identify patient needs.
• Utilize evidence-based nursing practice to promote healing, health, and patient safety.
• Delegate and coordinate care appropriately with support staff and other healthcare team members.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, professional development opportunities, and unit-based projects.
• Complete residency program requirements, nursing competencies, certifications, and ongoing education.
• Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and a commitment to Mercy's mission of compassionate care.

🌱 Why Choose Mercy's Nurse Residency Program?

• Structured transition-to-practice program designed specifically for new graduate RNs
• Dedicated preceptors and supportive clinical leaders
• Hands-on learning in one of the region's leading maternal-newborn programs
• Professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities
• Collaborative team environment focused on growth and success
• Opportunities to develop expertise in postpartum, newborn, breastfeeding, and family-centered care

✅ Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Eligible for or currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills
• Passion for maternal-newborn nursing and patient education
• Commitment to providing exceptional, compassionate care to mothers, babies, and families

✨ Begin Your Nursing Journey with Mercy

Every day brings new beginnings, tiny miracles, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of mothers, babies, and their families.

Launch your career with Mercy Hospital St. Louis and help families create memories that last a lifetime. 🤱💖👶

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.