NICU Nurse, Night Shift — Impactful Newborn Care

Mercy Health Corporation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition and certification reimburse<br

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Rockford, IL is seeking a registered nurse to provide safe, personalized care during night shifts. You will assess patients, administer medications, develop and implement care plans, and document actions.

You will collaborate with physicians and the care team, educate patients and families, participate in quality improvement, and ensure compliance with licensure and safety standards. ADN/BSN preferred; RN license required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.

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.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

RN license

ADN or BSN preferred

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Mercyhealth in Rockford, IL is seeking a registered nurse to provide safe, personalized care during night shifts. You will assess patients, administer medications, develop and implement care plans, and document actions.

You will collaborate with physicians and the care team, educate patients and families, participate in quality improvement, and ensure compliance with licensure and safety standards. ADN/BSN preferred; RN license required.