Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois·Rockford, Illinois
Collects and documents patient data while providing treatments and administering medications under the supervision of an RN. Monitors patients for adverse reactions and participates in unit performance improvement activities.
Collects patient data and documents in the medical record within scope.
Assists physician/RN with procedures as needed.
Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient.
Provides patient treatments as ordered within scope.
Documents care provided in the medical record.
Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the RN.
*Administers specified medications as allowed by policy and procedure and State Practice Act.
Maintains supplies, including scanning, stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
*Floats to various units based on identified need.
Participates in department and unit performance improvement activities.
*Wisconsin only
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (unlicensed and temporaries not granted) and/or failed licensing examination after employment in the Mercyhealth organization.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days (other certifications per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP).
Licensed as RN in state of practice within 90 days. Extensions must be approved by HR and leader.
To perform this job successfully, basic computer skills are beneficial.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Would give new grad 30 days from starting as a Nurse Tech 2 to be primary sourced on IDFPR.
$34.45 - $51.68
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.
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a valid RN license in the state of practice. Required certifications include CPR or BLS, with others like ACLS or PALS based on unit needs.
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.
