Registered Nurse, Med-Surg - Full-time

Mercyhealth; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a registered nurse for night shifts in Freeport, IL, providing patient-centered care. You will assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate care, administer medications, and educate patients and families while documenting outcomes.

The role requires ADN with BSN preferred, and the ability to work with an interdisciplinary team to improve safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred.
• May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify per department guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments.
• Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care.
• Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care as prescribed by Physician and clinic policy.
• Documents according to standards of care.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Patient education

Documentation

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

OVERVIEWProvides patient care by assessing needs, administering medications and treatments, creating individualized care plans, and documenting care. Works with the healthcare team, educates patients and families, promotes safety, and helps improve the quality of patient care.SCHEDULE: 36-hours per weekSHIFT: NightsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUtilizes 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 EXPERIENCEGraduate of an accredited nursing program.ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines)CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURELicensed 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 NRPADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSPassing 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.SKILLS AND ABILITIESMay include color blind test (per department guidelines)WORK ENVIRONMENTThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.AGE OF PATIENTS SERVEDNeonate (birth – 28 days): Yes Adolescents (13 years – 17 years): Yes Non- Specific Task (NA): NoInfant (29 days – less than 1 year): Yes Adult (18 years – 64 years): Yes Pediatric (1 year – 12 years): Yes Geriatric (65 years and older): YesINFORMATION ACCESSPartner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.WORK CONTACT GROUPPartners, physicians, patients’ family, visitors, vendorsSPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. 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 - $49.68Mercyhealth 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, VisionLife & Disability InsuranceFSA/HSA OptionsGenerous, accruing paid time offPaid Parental and caregiver leaveCareer advancement and educational opportunitiesTuition and certification reimbursementCertification ReimbursementWell-being ProgramsEmployee DiscountsOn-Demand PayFinancial EducationAnnual recognition/awards eventsPartner appreciation daysFamily entertainment/attractions discountCommunity service/improvement opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.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 50One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working MothersA Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women