Registered Nurse - Open Heart

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a registered nurse to join an interdisciplinary team in delivering and managing patient care using the nursing process.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing care plans with families, and documenting activities while ensuring safety and quality care across shifts.

Qualifications

• RN license required with current status.
• BLS certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification within 1 year of hire.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient safety focus expected.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status through interviews, observations, and exams.
• Develop individualized care plans with patients, families, and team.
• Implement interventions to achieve outcomes and monitor progress.
• Modify care plans based on patient changes and document activities.
• Demonstrate accountability, maintain skills, and support team development.
• Operate and troubleshoot medical equipment and perform bedside lab testing.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and prioritize based on patient needs.
• Communicate effectively and provide shift reports to the team.
• Assess learning needs and adapt patient education with cultural considerations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Clinical knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves applying professional nursing knowledge within an interdisciplinary team to deliver and manage patient care using the nursing process.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status through interviews, observations, and physical exams.
• Develop individualized care plans collaboratively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Implement interventions to achieve expected outcomes and evaluate patient progress continuously.
• Modify care plans based on patient condition changes and document all activities accurately.
• Demonstrate professional accountability, maintain current skills, and promote team development.
• Operate and troubleshoot medical equipment, perform bedside lab testing, and ensure quality control.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care, utilize resources effectively, and prioritize based on patient needs.
• Communicate effectively with team members, advocate for patients, and provide goal-oriented shift reports.
• Assess learning needs, adapt patient education strategies considering cultural and developmental factors, and ensure safety protocols are followed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Experience as a Registered Nurse with clinical knowledge, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient safety focus.