Graduate Nurse Tech, Intermediate Stepdown Unit - Days

Mercy Health Corporation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification reimbursemen

Well-being Programs

Employee discounts

On-Demand Pay

Career advancement opportunities

Certification Reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide individualized patient care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. You will administer medications, document care, educate families, and collaborate with the care team to ensure safety and quality.

The role is 36 hours per week with day shifts; ADN required, BSN preferred, and current RN license in Illinois. Qualifications include CPR/BLS within 90 days and unit-specific certifications as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• RN license in state of practice; CPR/BLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Uses nursing process and collaborates with the care team.
• Administers medications and therapies per policy and law.
• Documents care and assessments according to standards.
• Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Develops patient care plans aligned with physician orders.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Escalates safety concerns through proper channels.
• Contributes to longitudinal patient care planning.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Clinical documentation

Care planning

Patient education

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

ADN degree

BSN preferred

RN licensure (state)

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Registered Nurse provides individualized patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation while administering medications and treatments according to established standards. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, educates patients and families, and uses clinical judgment to support patient safety, quality, and continuity of care.

SCHEDULE:

36-hours per week

SHIFT:

Days

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:

$17.57 - $25.48

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

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