Endocrinology RN

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,994 - 77,462; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Generous, accruing paid time off

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse to utilize the nursing process in patient care, collaborating effectively with team members. Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with at least an ADN upon hire, and possess an RN license in the state.

The position offers a competitive pay range between $31.21 and $56.23, along with a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare options, paid time off, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed as an RN in state of practice.
• May require specific years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments.
• Documents according to standards of care.
• Develops, initiates and executes a patient plan of care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Other certifications per department requirements

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 SKILL(S) 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.

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