Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - Full Time - Midshift

Freeport-Memorial-Hospital; Freeport (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

Well-being Programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an Emergency Room Registered Nurse to provide rapid assessment, treatment, and compassionate care for a broad range of urgent and emergent conditions. You will work with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans, administer medications, and ensure optimal outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Requires ADN with RN licensure; BSN preferred. Shift options include midshifts; Mercyhealth offers a comprehensive benefits package and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure in state of practice.
• ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments.
• Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care.
• Develops and executes a patient care plan as prescribed by physician or clinic policy.
• Documents care according to standards of care.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team to support the longitudinal plan of care.
• Participates in department performance improvement activities and peer review.

Skills

Critical thinking

Education

RN licensure

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

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 shiftsShift: Midshifts (start times between 9am-1pm)ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUtilizes 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 EXPERIENCEGraduate of an accredited nursing program.ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines)CERTIFICATION/LICENSURELicensed 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 NRPOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESMay include color blind test (per department guidelines)LEVEL OF SUPERVISIONN/APAY 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, VisionLife & Disability InsuranceFSA/HSA OptionsGenerous, accruing paid time offPaid Parental and caregiver leaveCareer advancement and educational opportunitiesTuition and certification reimbursementCertification ReimbursementWell-being ProgramsEmployee DiscountsOn-Demand PayFinancial EducationAnnual recognition/awards eventsPartner appreciation daysFamily entertainment/attractions discountCommunity service/improvement opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working MothersA Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women