LPN Hospital, JBH Intermediate Step-Down/Nights

Mercy Health Corporation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Paid Parental and caregiver leave

Career advancement and educationalOppt

Tuition and certification reimburseme­

Certification Reimbursement

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Financial Education

Annual recognition/awards events

Partner appreciation days

Family entertainment/attractions save

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Rockford, IL seeks a registered nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. You will administer medications, document care, and participate in care planning and performance improvement activities.

You must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with ADN required and BSN preferred. Active RN license and CPR/BLS certification within 90 days are required, ACLS/PALS/PEARS/NRP may be unit-specific.

Qualifications

• ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with active RN license.
• CPR/BLS required within 90 days; ACLS/PALS/PEARS/NRP may be required per unit.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per policy and state law.
• Documents according to standards of care and preserves patient safety.
• Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care.
• Develops and executes a patient plan of care per physician guidance and unit policy.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and peer review processes.
• Supports other units in care coordination and longitudinal planning.
• Escalates safety concerns through proper channels.
• Engages in unit practice activities and professional development.

Skills

Nursing process

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient safety

Documentation

Critical thinking

Education

ADN required

BSN preferred

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Tools

CPR/BLS

ACLS

PALS

PEARS

NRP

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.
• 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:

$23.18 - $37.10

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