Graduate Nurse Tech, Emergency Room

Javon Bea Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition and certification reimburse

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a registered nurse for night shift coverage as part of a 36-hour work week.

The role involves administering medications, coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team, and developing individualized patient plans. Requires an accredited RN program graduate and state RN licensure; ADN is required at hire, BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.
• Licensed RN in state of practice with CPR/BLS within 90 days.
• Other certifications per unit requirements (ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP).

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per approved nursing techniques.
• Documents care according to standards of care and within state laws.
• Develops, initiates, and updates patient care plans with physician input.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and participates in quality/performance activities.
• Escalates patient safety issues through the proper chain of command.

Skills

Nursing clinical skills

Med administration

Patient education

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

OVERVIEW

Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values and strategic plan. May include variable shifts, weekends, holiday and or on-call hours. Performs other duties as assigned including floating to various units based on identified needs and clinical competency. SCHEDULE: 36-hours per week SHIFT: Nights

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. Documents according to standards of care. Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation 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 and 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.

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 unit 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

Pay Range: $18.40 - $60.87

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• 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

ABOUT MERCYEHEALTH

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.