Registered Nurse, NICU - Nights

Javon-Bea-Hospital; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Certification reimbursement

Well-being programs

On-Demand Pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a registered nurse to provide safe, personalized patient care on the night shift at our Rockford facility. You will assess, administer medications, and coordinate with physicians to develop individual care plans, while educating patients and families and documenting all care.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a nationally recognized health system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• RN licensure in Illinois.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.
• Other certifications per unit requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and administers prescribed medications and treatments.
• Develops, initiates, and evaluates patient care plans.
• Documents care according to standards of care and policies.
• Educates patients and families about care and treatments.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Participates in department performance improvement activities.
• Escalates safety concerns through appropriate chain of command.
• Supports care continuity across units and longitudinal plan of care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

RN licensure in IL

CPR/BLS within 90 days

Job description

OVERVIEWThis role provides safe, personalized nursing care by assessing patients, giving medications and treatments, and creating care plans based on each patient’s needs. The nurse works with doctors and other healthcare staff, educates patients and families, documents care, and responds to safety concerns. They also help improve patient care and support other staff through their nursing knowledge and experience.SCHEDULE: 36-hours per weekSHIFT: NightsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUtilizes 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 EXPERIENCEGraduate of an accredited nursing program.ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines)CERTIFICATION/LICENSURELicensed as an RN in state of practiceApproved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 daysOther certification(s) per unit requirements. For example : ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRPOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESMay include color blind test (per department guidelines)LEVEL OF SUPERVISIONN/APAY 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, VisionLife & Disability InsuranceFSA/HSA OptionsGenerous, accruing paid time offPaid Parental and caregiver leaveCareer advancement and educational opportunitiesTuition and certification reimbursementCertification ReimbursementWell-being ProgramsEmployee DiscountsOn-Demand PayFinancial EducationAnnual recognition/awards eventsPartner appreciation daysFamily entertainment/attractions discountCommunity service/improvement opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.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 commitment to our people and culture, including:#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working MothersA Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women