Registered Nurse- Long Term Care - Part-Time

Mercyhealth; Harvard, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Paid Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification reimbursemen

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center in Harvard, IL seeks a Part-Time Registered Nurse in Long Term Care to provide comprehensive nursing care, including assessment, care planning, medication administration, and patient education, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The PM shift with occasional weekend and holiday rotation offers opportunities for ongoing professional growth, performance improvement participation, and mentorship of new staff as Mercyhealth supports evidence-based

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience with a certification.
• CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.
• Other unit certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments according to nursing standards.
• Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of care.
• Documents care according to standards of care.
• Develops and executes a patient plan of care as prescribed by physician.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and shared governance.
• Mentors and precepts new staff and supports interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Education

ADN required

BSN preferred

Job description

## Registered Nurse- Long Term Care - Part-TimeApply: Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center - Harvard, IL: Part time: Posted Today: 2026-02607**OVERVIEW** Provides comprehensive nursing care through patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, education, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. **SCHEDULE:** 20-hours per week**Shift:** PM shift, e/o weekend, Holiday rotation **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.* 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 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.* Offers ideas and/or solutions to practice issues.* Uses innovative methods and intuitive skills to develop and implement plans of care.* Provides innovative ways to educate patient/families.* Initiates interdisciplinary collaboration to meet the patient/family educational needs.* Actively participates in mentoring and precepting new partners to the organization.* 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.* Actively participates in a minimum of 1 departmental or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance* IL: 20 Continuing education hours per year (10 of these are required for IL licensure) or WI: 20 Education Hours **EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE*** Graduate of an accredited nursing program.* ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.* Minimum 2 years RN experience with a certification. **CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE**Licensed 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 NRPProfessional Nursing Certification in your specialty or Advanced Degree (ex. Masters)If hired prior to 09/01/2024 may require a Certification Completion Agreement or specific years of applicable experience to qualify per department guidelines. **OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES** May include color blind test (per department guidelines)**PAY RANGE:**$38.04 - $60.87Mercyhealth 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