Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical - Days

Javon Bea Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition and certification Reimb.

Paid time off

Shift premium

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a registered nurse to assess and care for patients, administer medications, and coordinate with doctors and staff. You will develop care plans, document care, educate patients, and promote safety within a collaborative team. Graduate of an accredited nursing program; ADN required; BSN preferred.

Current RN license and CPR/BLS certification within 90 days. ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required per unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN is required upon hire; BSN is preferred.
• Current RN license in state of practice and CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.
• Other certifications (ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP) may be required per unit.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per approved nursing techniques and policies.
• Documents care according to standards of care.
• Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to improve patient care.
• Escalates patient safety concerns through the chain of command.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Documentation

Critical thinking

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

OVERVIEW Nurses assess and care for patients by giving medications, providing treatments, creating care plans, and keeping accurate records. They work with doctors and other healthcare staff, educate patients and families, promote safety, use critical thinking, and help improve the quality of patient care.

SCHEDULE

36-hours per week; SHIFT: 7am-7:30pm; every 3rd-weekend rotation; holiday rotation; SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: 15% evening shift differential starting at 2:30pm (up to $4.50/hour)

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 - $51.68

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Merit recognitions

• #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

For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more.

The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.