Registered Nurse, OB/GYN Clinic

Mercyhealth; Freeport (IL); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for the OB/GYN Clinic in Freeport, IL. This full-time role requires patient-centered nursing care, including assessments, planning, interventions, and family education.

You will administer medications, support safety and quality, and participate in ongoing professional development. The ideal candidate holds an ADN (BSN preferred), is licensed in Illinois, and maintains CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Utilizes nursing process with interdisciplinary team to care for patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per policy and regulation.
• Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care.
• Documents care according to standards of care; supports patient education.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education patient & family

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

RN licensure

Tools

EMR systems

CPR/BLS

Job description

## Registered Nurse, OB/GYN ClinicApply: Onsite: Mercyhealth Burchard Hills- Freeport, IL: Full time: Posted 4 Days Ago: 49975-1**OVERVIEW** The Registered Nurse provides individualized, patient-centered care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. This role administers medications and treatments, provides patient and family education, promotes safety and quality, and participates in performance improvement and ongoing professional development.**SCHEDULE:** 40-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.* Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of care* Documents according to standards 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.* Utilizes resources available to teach and support patient and family education. Provides education to the appropriate level of understanding.* Acts to resolve systems breakdowns and engages self and others in providing solutions.* Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance.* Utilizes clinical expertise & guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.* Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command.* Participates in the professional nursing continuum process, unit/department practice activities and decisions and peer review process* Positively influences the professional and organizational environments and shared governance.* Engages in personal development and supports system-entity opportunities for continuous learning and growth including developing or revising evidence-based practice guidelines.* Illinois: 10 hours of continued education (as required for IL licensure)**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 department requirements. For example: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP**OTHER** ****SKILL**S AND ABILITIES**May include color blind test (per department guidelines) **LEVEL OF SUPERVISION**N/A**PAY RANGE:**$31.21 - $46.81Mercyhealth 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