Registered Nurse, Med Surg - Nights

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition and certification Reimb.

Well-being Programs

Certification Reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an RN to provide safe, high‑quality nursing care in a 36‑hour weekly, day shift. You will assess patients, administer medications, document care, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with ADN required and BSN preferred. State RN licensure and CPR/BLS within 90 days are required, with opportunity for certification reimbursement and benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in state of practice; CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.
• Professional nursing practice and adherence to standards.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per policies and state laws.
• Documents patient care accurately and timely.
• Conducts assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care.
• Develops and executes patient care plans with Physician guidance.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Care planning

Documentation

Patient safety

Education

ADN

BSN (preferred)

Job description

OVERVIEW

This job involves providing safe, high-quality nursing care by assessing patients, giving medications and treatments, and creating care plans based on each patient's needs. The nurse works closely with doctors and other healthcare team members, keeps accurate patient records, and helps improve patient care while supporting patient safety and education.

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 - $60.87

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 Programs
• Employee 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 people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women