Registered Nurse, OB - PRN

Freeport Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement plan

Time off

On-demand pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Registered Nurse with obstetric expertise to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for mothers and newborns. You will work with interdisciplinary teams to educate patients and families and to document care.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, RN licensure in the state, and CPR/BLS certification within 90 days. Night shifts (7pm–7:30am) and PRN scheduling characterize the position, with competitive pay and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred.
• Licensed RN in state of practice; CPR/BLS within 90 days; other unit requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per policies, standards, and state laws.
• Documents according to standards of care.
• Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care.
• Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care with physician guidance.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and unit practice decisions.
• Escalates patient safety concerns through the proper chain of command.
• Supports the longitudinal plan of care across units as needed.

Skills

Nursing process

Team collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Performance improvement

Evidence-based practice

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

OVERVIEW

Compassionate and patient-focused Registered Nurse with expertise in obstetric care, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care for mothers and newborns. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to administer treatments, provide patient and family education, ensure accurate documentation, and promote positive patient outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and commitment to continuous professional development, performance improvement, and evidence-based nursing practice. Schedule: PRN, as needed Shift: Primarily night shift 7pm-7:30am

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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

COMPANY CULTURE

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 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.