Registered Nurse, Ortho Neuro - Nights

Mercy-Health-System-Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

FSA/HSA options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Employee discounts

Well-being programs

Job summary

Mercyhealth nurses provide safe, patient-centered care by assessing patients, administering medications, and developing individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.

They document care, use critical thinking to promote patient safety, and participate in quality improvement and professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.
• State RN licensure and CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per policies and state laws.
• Uses nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Develops and executes patient care plans with physician input.
• Documents care accurately and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Educates patients and families and collaborates with the healthcare team.
• Supports professional development and peer review within the unit.

Skills

RN license

CPR/BLS

Patient care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Job description

OVERVIEWThe nurse provides safe, patient-centered care by assessing patients, administering medications and treatments, developing individualized care plans, and educating patients and families. They collaborate with the healthcare team, document care accurately, use critical thinking to promote patient safety, and participate in quality improvement and professional development activities.SCHEDULE: 30-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 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 or 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 NRPClick here for more information.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