Registered Nurse- Operating Room Circulator

Mercy-Harvard-Hospital; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Tuition and certification reimburse

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an RN to provide compassionate, holistic care in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission. The role is 32 hours per week, Monday through Friday with a rotating day off and 8-hour flex shift between 5:30am and 5pm.

Responsibilities include administering medications, applying the nursing process, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Requires ADN, 1–2 years hospital RN experience, and active RN licensure with CPR/BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred.
• 1-2 years of RN hospital experience minimum.
• Licensed as an RN in state of practice; CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.
• ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP or other unit certifications may be required.

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.
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities and peer review processes.
• Escalates patient safety concerns through the appropriate chain of command.

Skills

Nursing process

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient safety

Critical thinking

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview: Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission.Schedule: 32 hours per weekShift: Monday through Friday, rotating day off each week, flex 8-hour shift between the hours of 5:30am and 5pm.ESSENTIAL 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.Requires specific years of applicable experience to qualify 1-2 years of RN Hospital experience minimum.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)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, 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