Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - Full Time - Midshift

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Certification reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

On-Demand Pay

Employee discounts

Career advancement

Well-being programs

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an Emergency Room Registered Nurse to deliver rapid assessment, treatment, and compassionate care in a fast-paced ER serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans and ensure patient safety.

The role requires ADN with BSN preferred, RN licensure in the state, and CPR/BLS within 90 days. 3, 12-hour shifts with midshifts (9am–1pm) are offered.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in state of practice.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days of start.
• ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provides rapid assessment, treatment and compassionate care in a fast-paced ER.
• Administers medications and treatments per nursing standards and policies.
• Documents care per standards of care.
• Performs assessments, planning and evaluation of care.
• Develops patient care plans in collaboration with physicians and team.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR/BLS within 90 days

Critical thinking

Color vision test

Education

Nursing degree (ADN) required; BSN preferred

Graduate of accredited nursing program

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 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 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:

$35.85 - $55.56

Mercyhealth 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

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 50

• One of Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women