Registered Nurse, Med-Surg - Full-time Nights

Mercyhealth; Freeport, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification reimburse

Well-being programs

Employee discounts

On-Demand Pay

Well-being programs

Job summary

Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital in Freeport, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Med-Surg unit on the night shift. The role requires assessment, administration of medications, and development of individualized care plans while documenting care and outcomes.

Collaboration with the healthcare team, patient/family education, and safety promotion are essential components of the position. The ideal candidate will have ADN or BSN, RN licensure in the state, and CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in state of practice.
• CPR/BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and plan individualized care.
• Administer prescribed meds and treatments per policy.
• Document care and outcomes to standards of care.
• Educate patients and families; promote safety and quality care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Licensed RN

CPR/BLS

Patient care

Medication administration

Education

ADN/BSN

Job description

## Registered Nurse, Med-Surg - Full-time NightsApply: Onsite: Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital - Freeport, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 47699-1**OVERVIEW** Provides 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 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.**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 AND 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.**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): 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): 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**The 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, 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