Registered Nurse

Mercyhealth; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Tuition and certification support

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for an onsite role at the Riverside Clinic in Rockford, IL. You will apply the nursing process, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and provide patient-centered care with a focus on safety and education.

Qualification includes ADN with BSN preferred, IL RN license, CPR/BLS within 90 days, and compliance with background checks. The role involves documentation, care planning, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred.
• Licensed RN in the state of practice.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.
• Background checks as per department requirements.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per approved nursing techniques and policy.
• Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of care.
• Documents care according to standards of care.
• Develops and executes a patient care plan including education for patient and family.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and shared governance.
• Supports patient safety and escalates concerns through the proper chain of command.

Skills

Nursing process

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Vital signs assessment

Documentation

Patient education

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

## Registered NurseApply: Onsite: Mercyhealth Physician Clinic-Riverside - Rockford, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-00324**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 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 AND LICENSURE**Licensed as an RN in state of practiceApproved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 daysOther certification(s) per department requirements. For example: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**May include color blind test (per department guidelines)**WORK ENVIRONMENT**The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.**AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED**Neonate (birth – 28 days)Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)Pediatric (1 year – 12 years)Adolescents (13 years – 17 years)Adult (18 years – 64 years)Geriatric (65 years and older)**INFORMATION ACCESS**Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.**WORK CONTACT GROUP**Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors**SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS**The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.**PAY RANGE:**$31.21 - $46.81Mercyhealth 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