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💗 GN/RN – Women’s Specialty Services Unit
Mercy St. Louis | Women’s Health Nursing
Grow your nursing career while caring for women through some of life’s most important and vulnerable moments.
Are you passionate about women’s health and looking for something beyond traditional bedside nursing? The Women’s Specialty Services Unit (WSSU) at Mercy St. Louis offers a unique opportunity to develop a broad range of nursing skills while providing compassionate, individualized care to women with diverse medical and surgical needs.
Whether you're a new graduate RN ready to begin your career or an experienced nurse looking for a new specialty, WSSU offers an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful difference.
Position Details:
WSSU is a newer specialty unit dedicated to caring for women across a variety of diagnoses and stages of care.
Our nurses may care for patients experiencing:
Gynecologic medical and surgical conditions
Antepartum needs
Pregnancy loss and fetal loss
Postpartum needs for mothers whose babies are receiving care in the NICU
Breast cancer, breast surgery, and reconstruction
Medical/Surgical needs during pregnancy that are not pregnancy-related
This unique patient population gives nurses the opportunity to build strong Med/Surg skills while gaining specialized experience in women’s health.
❤️ Why You'll Love WSSU
Variety with purpose. No two days are exactly alike. You'll care for women with a wide range of medical, surgical, and emotional needs.
Build your specialty skill set. Gain valuable experience in women’s health, GYN surgery, antepartum care, breast health, and Med/Surg nursing.
Make meaningful connections. Your patients may be navigating exciting milestones, unexpected complications, surgery, cancer treatment, or heartbreaking loss. Your compassion matters just as much as your clinical expertise.
Grow with a newer unit. WSSU offers the exciting opportunity to be part of a developing specialty team and help shape a strong, supportive unit culture.
New grads are welcome! If you're beginning your RN career and have a passion for women’s health, this can be a wonderful place to develop a strong nursing foundation.
Experienced RNs are encouraged to apply. Bring your experience in Med/Surg, women's health, oncology, surgical nursing, Mother Baby, or another specialty and continue expanding your skills.
🩺 What You'll Do
As a GN/RN on WSSU, you'll:
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care
Partner with patients and families in decisions about their care
Provide education and emotional support during complex and sensitive healthcare experiences
Collaborate closely with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team
Use evidence-based nursing practices to promote healing and positive outcomes
Communicate effectively through bedside reporting, SBAR, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Participate in continued learning, professional development, and quality improvement
Support Mercy's mission through compassionate, respectful, patient-centered care
🎓 Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an Associate Degree, Diploma, or BSN
Current RN license in the hiring state and/or applicable compact licensure, or eligibility as a Graduate Nurse
BLS through the American Heart Association , or successful completion within 30 days of hire
Additional certifications may be required based on department guidelines
🌷 Find Your Place in Women's Health
If you're looking for a nursing career that combines clinical variety, meaningful patient relationships, women's health, and opportunities to grow , the Women's Specialty Services Unit could be the perfect fit.
New Grad or Experienced RN, come grow with us and make a difference for women and families at Mercy St. Louis.
Apply today and discover where your nursing career can take you.
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off,…