Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - Nights

Freeport-Memorial-Hospital; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being programs

Employee discounts

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Illinois is seeking a registered nurse to deliver safe, patient-centered care during night shifts on a 36-hour weekly schedule. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and RN licensure in the state.

ADN is required at hire; BSN preferred. CPR/BLS within 90 days; ACLS, PALS, PEARS or NRP may be required per unit. You will document care, administer meds, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support the patient's plan and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.
• Licensed as an RN in the state; CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP or unit-specific certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments according to standards.
• Documents care per standards of care and nurses' process.
• Develops and executes a patient plan of care with the physician and team.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team; participates in performance improvement.
• Escalates patient safety issues through the proper chain of command.
• Engages in ongoing nursing continuum and peer-review activities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing process

Education

ADN required

BSN preferred

Job description

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 - $51.68

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.

BENEFITS

• 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

ABOUT MERCYLEATH

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 For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.