Registered Nurse, Family Practice Clinic

Mercy Health System Corporation; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition and certification reimbursemen

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a dedicated RN to provide safe, patient-centered care in a day shift setting. You will assess patients, administer medications, create individualized care plans, and educate patients and families while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include documentation, adherence to standards of care, participation in performance improvement, and applying evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments.
• Develops and executes patient plans of care.
• Educates patients and families.
• Documents according to standards of care.
• Participates in department performance improvement activities.
• Escalates patient safety concerns as needed.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Quality improvement

Education

ADN required

BSN preferred

Job description

OVERVIEW

This role provides safe, patient-centered nursing care by assessing patients, giving medications and treatments, creating care plans, and educating patients and their families. It also involves working with other healthcare team members, using critical thinking to address patient safety and care concerns, improving care processes, and continuing to develop nursing skills.

SCHEDULE

36-hours per week; M, T, W, F, 7:45am-5:15pm; TH, 7:45am-12:30pm

SHIFT

Days

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. Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of care Documents according to standards 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. Utilizes resources available to teach and support patient and family education. Provides education to the appropriate level of understanding. Acts to resolve systems breakdowns and engages self and others in providing solutions. Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance. Utilizes clinical expertise & guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care. Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command. Participates in the professional nursing continuum process, unit/department practice activities and decisions and peer review process Positively influences the professional and organizational environments and shared governance. Engages in personal development and supports system-entity opportunities for continuous learning and growth including developing or revising evidence-based practice guidelines.

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 department requirements. For example: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

May include color blind test (per department guidelines)

PAY RANGE

$31.21 - $46.81

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.

Benefits Package

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

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.