Nurse Manager - Surgical Stepdown

Find your calling at Mercy!

Responsible to manage the delivery of nursing care to a specific patient population on a 24-hour basis while achieving quality clinical outcomes and maximizing the utilization of resources. Effectively managing the delivery of nursing care requires creating and promoting a professional practice environment at the unit level that exemplifies a vision and goals congruent with the Medical Center and the respective clinical service line as well as high levels of coworker engagement, patient satisfaction, safe and quality clinical outcomes, financial performance and physician satisfaction. Responsible to implement elements of the Nursing Strategic Plan within their departments. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Nurse Manager – Surgical Stepdown

Mercy South | St. Louis, MO

At Mercy, we believe in a healing ministry built on compassion, excellence, and a commitment to one another. We’re looking for a Nurse Manager to lead our Surgical Stepdown Unit—a high-impact unit where clinical excellence and teamwork come together to deliver exceptional patient care.

Why This Role Matters

As the Nurse Manager of Surgical ICU, you’ll lead a specialized team caring for patients recovering from neurological events and complex conditions. This is a unique opportunity to shape both clinical outcomes and team culture—ensuring our caregivers feel supported, engaged, and empowered every day.

What You’ll Experience at Mercy

Strong Team Culture: A collaborative, high-performing team that genuinely supports one another—where nurses, leaders, and physicians work side-by-side.
Purpose-Driven Work: Every decision ties back to our mission of bringing compassionate care to life.
Leadership Support: Partnership with experienced nursing leadership committed to your growth and success.
Engaged Environment: A focus on rounding, open communication, and shared accountability—your voice matters.
Stability + Innovation: The strength of an established organization with ongoing opportunities to improve and evolve care delivery.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree required. Internal transfer applicants without bachelor's degree may be considered if the applicant is willing to actively pursue a Baccalaureate degree once hired into position. Actively pursuing a Baccalaureate degree is defined as being enrolled in a Baccalaureate program and completing at least one course per semester.
Licensure: Must have a current RN Temporary Permit/RN license in the state of practice.
Experience: A minimum of three years Critical Care clinical experience required. Past experiences must have demonstrated leadership ability, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to apply sound principles of management and supervision. Must be proficient in use of a personal computer and must be able to analyze complex data from various information systems.
Preferred Education: BSN preferred. Master's degree preferred.

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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