Endocrinology RN

Mercy Health Corporation

Loves Park (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mercy Health Corporation in Loves Park is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This position requires you to utilize the nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to provide exceptional care to patients.

The ideal candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and preferably hold a BSN degree. The pay range for this role is $31.21 - $56.23, and benefits include medical, dental, vision, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Licensed as an RN in the state of practice.
Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

Utilizes nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams.
Administers medications and treatments according to standards.
Documents patient care according to established standards.

Skills

Patient care

Medications administration

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

ADN required, BSN preferred

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

ACLS

PALS

Job description

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.
Utilizes resources available to teach and support patient and family education. Provides education to the appropriate level of understanding.
Acts to resolve systems breakdowns and engages self and others in providing solutions.
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 in regards to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command.
Participates in the professional nursing continuum process, unit/department practice activities and decisions and peer review process.
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.
Illinois: 10 hours of continued education (as required for IL licensure)

Education and/or 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/Licensure

Licensed as an RN in state of practice.

Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.

Other certification(s) per department requirements. For example: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP.

Other Skills and Abilities

May include color blind test (per department guidelines)

Level of Supervision

N/A

Pay Range

$31.21 - $56.23

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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