Registered Nurse, Clinic Float

Mercyhealth; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 89,428,000 - 134,130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Registered Nurse to float across Mercyhealth Physician Clinic-Rockton, Urgent Care-Dixon, Alpine-Loves Park, McFarland-Rockford, and Cherry Valley-Rockford. The role provides patient-centered care, administers medications, and supports safety and quality through collaboration with the care team.

The nurse will perform assessments, develop and implement care plans, educate patients and families, and participate in performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Licensed RN in state of practice; CPR/BLS within 90 days.
• Certification requirements per department (ACLS/PALS/PEARS/NRP as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments.
• Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of care.
• Documents according to standards of care.
• Develops and initiates a patient plan of care.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Supports patient safety and quality initiatives.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Quality improvement

Safety

Education

ADN (required)

BSN preferred

Job description

## Registered Nurse, Clinic FloatApply: Onsite: Mercyhealth Physician Clinic-Rockton - Rockford, IL: Mercyhealth Urgent Care - Dixon, IL: Mercyhealth Alpine - Loves Park, IL: Mercyhealth McFarland - Rockford, IL: Mercyhealth Cherry Valley - Rockford, IL: Full time: Posted 4 Days Ago: 2025-03947**OVERVIEW** The Registered Nurse provides patient-centered care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team. This role administers medications and treatments, develops individualized care plans, provides patient and family education, and supports patient safety, quality improvement and evidence-based nursing practice.**SCHEDULE:** 40-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.* 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 practice* Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days* Other 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