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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.
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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.
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❤️ 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.
ď©ş 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, 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.