Registered Nurse, Medical Unit - Nights

Mercy Health System; Janesville (WI); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Generous PTO

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Unit on the night shift in Janesville, WI. The role involves direct patient care, medication administration, and collaboration with physicians to ensure safe outcomes.

You will also participate in patient education, care planning, and unit quality initiatives. The position is full-time, onsite at Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center, with a schedule of 36 hours per week during nights and opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.
• Licensed as an RN in state of practice.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-focused nursing care, assess patient needs, and administer medications.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team to deliver safe and effective care.
• Educate patients and families, support individualized care plans, and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

RN

Critical thinking

Patient care

Documentation

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

## Registered Nurse, Medical Unit - NightsApply: Onsite: Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Janesville, WI: Full time: Posted Today: 2025-01037**OVERVIEW**Provide patient-focused nursing care by assessing patient needs, administering medications and treatments, and collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver safe, effective care. This role also supports patient and family education, individualized care planning, and ongoing quality improvement efforts to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes.**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 OR 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 NRPClick here to learn more!**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 opportunities