Lunch Break Nurse - Stepdown (Critical Care)

Mercy
Full-time saint louis, missouri Other-General
Posted:
June 14, 2026
Location:
saint louis, missouri, United-States

Job Description

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The Lunch Break Nurse provides dedicated coverage for bedside nurses during scheduled meal breaks, ensuring continuity of care and patient safety. This role assumes temporary responsibility for assigned stepdown patients, responding promptly to patient needs, alarms, and changes in condition. The Lunch Break Nurse performs focused assessments, administers medications as appropriate, and communicates significant findings to the care team. This position plays a critical role in maintaining workflow efficiency, supporting staff well-being, and upholding high standards of patient care during peak daytime hours.

Position Details:

Lunch Break Nurse - Stepdown

Responsibilities:

  • Provide coverage for bedside nurses during their 30-minute lunch break by temporarily assuming care of their assigned patients

  • Work weekdays (M-F) from 1100–1500 to ensure consistent...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: saint louis, United-States
Posted: June 14, 2026
Deadline: July 24, 2026