Registered Nurse, Med-Surg - Full-time Days

Mercyhealth; Freeport (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital in Freeport, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Med-Surgical unit on the Day shift. The role involves safe, organized patient care, medication administration, care planning, and precise documentation under state regulations.

Expect ADN at hire with BSN preferred; total weekly hours are 36. Eligible for a competitive benefits package and growth opportunities within Mercyhealth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per policies and standards.
• Documents according to standards of care.
• Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care.
• Develops and executes a patient care plan as prescribed by physician and policy.
• Participates in department performance improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Patient safety

Education

ADN required upon hire

BSN preferred

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

## Registered Nurse, Med-Surg - Full-time DaysApply: Onsite: Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital - Freeport, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 49052-1**OVERVIEW** The nurse provides safe, organized care by assessing patients, giving medications and treatments, creating care plans, and keeping accurate records. They also work with doctors, families, and other healthcare team members to meet patients’ needs, improve care, and handle safety concerns.**SCHEDULE:** 36-hours per week **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.* 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 - $51.68Mercyhealth 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, 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 opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.