The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process and critical thinking in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to perform assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care, administering prescribed treatments and medications. Responsibilities also include ensuring accurate documentation, developing individualized patient care plans, providing patient/family education, and participating in performance improvement activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program, requiring an ADN upon hire with a BSN preferred, and must hold a current RN license in the state of practice, along with obtaining approved BLS certification within 90 days. Specific physical demands vary by unit, but all roles require adherence to behavioral expectations regarding quality, service, partnering, and cost management.
associate degreebachelor degreeTeamworkTime ManagementDocumentationMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentPatient EducationPatient SafetyDelegationCritical ThinkingNursing ProcessPerformance ImprovementPatient Care PlanningTelephone TriagePeer ReviewShared GovernanceChain Of Command Escalation
Job description
OVERVIEW Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients in an inpatient setting in support of the nursing philosophy. Responsibilities may include day, evening, night, weekend, holiday, and/or on-call shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Schedule
20 hours per week
Shift:
Days
Location:
Mercyhealth
Hospital and
Trauma
Center,
Janesville,
WI
Pay
Range: $23.18 - $37.10 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Utilizes the nursing process and critical thinking in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients. Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of care Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and state laws/practice act as required by care setting. Ensures all documentation is accurate and comprehensive in accordance with the established standards of care for documentation at the system and entity levels. Develops initiates and executes a patient plan of care according to the patient's individualized needs, as prescribed by the physician and/or hospital policy. Utilizes resources available to teach and support patient and family education. Provides education to the appropriate level of understanding. Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, which may include shared governance. Utilizes clinical expertise and guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient's longitudinal plan of care. Acts to resolve systems breakdowns and engages self and others in providing solutions Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience, manages complex situations and delegates to other staff appropriately. Escalates to the appropriate chain of command as needed. 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. Supports and participates in peer review and peer feedback opportunities. Participates in the professional nursing continuum Clinic and Ambulatory RN's will maintain timely flow of patients, in addition to responding to telephone calls and performs telephone triage of patients. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 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 AND LICENSURE Licensed as an RN in state of practice Approved BLS certification required within 90 days (Other certification per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP) SUPERVISES Supervises nursing support staff as appropriate Please see video for more information.
RANGE: $23.18 - $37.10 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.