Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - Full-time

Mercyhealth; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital in Freeport, IL, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The role is full-time on-site with a 36-hour weekly schedule and night shifts.

The nurse provides safe, patient-centered care by assessing patients, administering medications, and developing individualized care plans. Responsibilities include collaborating with the care team, documenting care, and participating in performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.
• Licensed as an RN in state of practice.
• CPR/BLS certification within 90 days. ACLS/PALS/PEARS/NRP may be required per unit.

Responsibilities

• Uses nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team.
• Administers medications and treatments per policies and standards.
• Documents care according to standards.
• Performs assessments, planning, and evaluation of care.
• Develops patient care plans with physicians and/or clinic policy.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and peer review.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Critical thinking

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

## Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - Full-timeApply: Onsite: Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital - Freeport, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 49788-3**OVERVIEW** The nurse provides safe, patient-centered care by assessing patients, giving medications and treatments, and creating individualized care plans. They work with healthcare team members, educate patients and families, document care, and use critical thinking to promote patient safety and improve the quality of care.**SCHEDULE:** 36- hours per week **SHIFT:** Nights **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:**$34.45 - $51.68Mercyhealth 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 opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.