The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide patient care, administering prescribed treatments and medications according to standards and state laws. Responsibilities include developing and executing individualized patient care plans, documenting according to standards, and participating in unit performance improvement activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program, requiring an ADN upon hire with a BSN preferred, and a minimum of two years of experience is mandatory. Applicants must hold a current RN license in the state of practice and obtain approved CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.
OVERVIEW Provides compassionate nursing care to patients in a clinical setting while supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission and values.
May include variable shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or on-call hours.
May also float to different units based on staffing needs and clinical competency.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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.
Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of care.
Documents according to standards 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 & 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.
Offers ideas and/or solutions to practice issues.
Uses innovative methods and intuitive skills to develop and implement plans of care.
Provides innovative ways to educate patient/families Initiates interdisciplinary collaboration to meet the patient/family educational needs.
Actively participates in mentoring and precepting new partners to the organization.
Positively influences the professional and organizational environments and shared governance.
Engages in personal development and supports system-entity opportunities for continuous learning and growth including developing or revising evidence-based practice guidelines.
IL: 20 Continuing education per year (10 of these per year are required for IL licensure) or WI: 20 Education hours Actively participates in a minimum of 1 departmental or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
On-Demand Pay
Employee Discounts
Career Advancement Opportunities
Well-being Programs
FSA Options
Paid Caregiver Leave
Educational Opportunities
Certification Reimbursement
HSA Options
Financial Education
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.
Minimum of 2 years experience required.
CERTIFICATION AND 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 Please view the link below for more information. http://youtu.be/SvgOVYNhcSI?si=IeUuMoqN32vFavCE PAY RANGE: $35.85 - $55.56 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.
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.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.
As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more.
The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.
