Registered Nurse, PACU - Part-Time

Javon-Bea-Hospital; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition and certification reimbursemt

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Illinois is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide safe, patient-centered care. You will assess patients, administer medications, document care, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plans.

You will participate in quality improvement and professional development, working 20 hours per week in a part-time role with variable shifts. RN licensure in-state and CPR/BLS are required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities and peer review.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Critical thinking

Education

ADN degree

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR software

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

OVERVIEWThe nurse provides safe, patient-centered care by assessing patients, administering medications and treatments, creating 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, shared decision-making, and professional development.SCHEDULE: 20-hours per week, part-timeSHIFT: VariableESSENTIAL 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.May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines)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)LEVEL OF SUPERVISIONN/APAY RANGE:$34.45 - $60.87Mercyhealth 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