Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois·Harvard, Illinois
The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to administer prescribed medications and treatments according to standards of care and state laws. This role involves performing comprehensive assessments, planning, executing, and evaluating individualized patient care plans, including necessary patient and family instruction.
Location: Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center, Harvard, IL
$23.18 - $37.10/hr
Essential duties and responsibilities
Provides quality patient care by performing treatments and procedures according to established protocols.
Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment
Administers specified medications as allowed by policy and procedure, licensure, and State Practice Act.
Responds in a safe and timely manner to patient requests and reports significant observations to the RN promptly.
Demonstrates knowledge of the patient's plan of care and delivers care safely and within established standards and guidelines. Participates in planning for patient's care by providing input to the RN and under the direction of the RN, assists in implementing the patient care plan.
Demonstrates knowledge of established hospital and nursing policies. Identifies emergency situations, initiates nursing measures as appropriate within scope of practice in emergency situations and seeks assistance and direction as necessary.
Instructs patients in self-care according to the teaching plan and the directions of the RN. Documents this aspect of the patient's care.
Participates in QA & I.
Education and/Or experience: Graduate of an accredited LPN Program OR
Have completed the designated curriculum of a Ladder Option Approved Designated RN Program.
Experience in clinical/hospital setting preferred.
Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in IL Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days
Location: Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center, Harvard, IL
$34.45 - $51.68
Essential duties and responsibilities
Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws practice act.
Documents according to standards of care.
Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care.
Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and or clinic policy including patient and family instruction.
Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance.
Utilizes clinical expertise and guidance to other units’ departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.
Utilizes critical thinking regarding patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command.
Participates in the professional nursing continuum process, unit practice activities and decisions and peer review process.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.
May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines)
Certification/Licensure: Licensed as an RN in state of practice
Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days
Other certification(s) per unit requirements. For example: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP
Other skills and abilities: May include color blind test (per department guidelines)
$23.18 - $37.10
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://www.mercyhealthsystem.org/careers/]. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Market context
In Illinois, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with an active Illinois license and current CPR certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for both accredited nursing education and readiness to work in fast-paced care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, CPR status, and degree match before applying.