Registered Nurse, Inpatient - Nights

Mercy Health Corporation

Freeport (IL)

On-site

USD 46,000 - 68,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care, assess needs, administer medications, and document care plans. The role collaborates with physicians and the health care team, and includes patient and family teaching to promote safety and quality.

The position is night shift, 24 hours per week, requiring ADN or BSN per unit guidelines, and licensure as an RN in Illinois with CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.
May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify.

Responsibilities

Administers medications and treatments per policy.
Documents according to standards of care.
Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care.
Collaborates with physicians and care team to develop patient plans.

Skills

Nursing process

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient teaching

Documentation

Education

ADN

BSN

Job description

OVERVIEW

This role provides patient care by assessing patients, giving medications and treatments, creating care plans, and documenting care. The nurse works with doctors and other healthcare team members, teaches patients and families, promotes patient safety, and helps improve the quality of care.

SCHEDULE

24-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.

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

EDUCATION and 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 or 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver's License Check and or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
Must be able to follow written or oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

May include color blind test (per department guidelines)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Neonate (birth - 28 days): Yes Adolescents (13 years - 17 years): Yes Non- Specific Task (NA): No

Infant (29 days - less than 1 year): Yes Adult (18 years - 64 years): Yes Pediatric (1 year - 12 years): Yes Geriatric (65 years and older): Yes

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

Partners
physicians
patients' family
visitors
vendors

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

RN Hospital, RN Home Health and Hospice, RN Oncology: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
RN Clinic and Ambulatory RN's: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

PAY RANGE

$33.12 - $49.68

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 ProgramsEmployee 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: