Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - Full Time - Midshift

Mercyhealth; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition & certification reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse for the Freeport Hospital in Freeport, IL. The role involves rapid assessment, treatment, and compassionate care in a fast-paced ED.

Responsibilities include medication administration, nursing process documentation, and care planning with physicians. Requires ADN; BSN preferred, and RN licensure in state of practice, plus CPR/BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• ADN required at hire; BSN preferred.
• RN licensure in state of practice.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Additional unit certifications (ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP) may be required.
• May include color vision testing per department guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments.
• Documents care per standards of practice.
• Performs assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Develops patient care plans with physician input.
• Participates in department performance improvement activities.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to support longitudinal care.

Skills

Nursing skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

## Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - Full Time - MidshiftApply: Onsite: Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital - Freeport, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 48516-1**OVERVIEW:** As an Emergency Room Registered Nurse, you will provide rapid assessment, treatment, and compassionate care to patients experiencing a wide range of urgent and emergent medical conditions. Working collaboratively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, you will utilize critical thinking and clinical expertise to develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications and treatments, and ensure optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong decision-making skills, adaptability, and a commitment to patient safety and exceptional care.**Schedule:** 3, 12-hour shifts**Shift:** Midshifts (start times between 9am-1pm)**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 practiceApproved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 daysOther 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:**$35.85 - $55.56Mercyhealth 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.