Registered Nurse, Podiatry

Rockford Health Physicians; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Education Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Certification Reimbursement

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Financial Education

Recognition Events

Partner Appreciation

Family Discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth, a major health system in northern Illinois, is hiring a Registered Nurse for daily patient care in Rockford. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, administer medications, and educate patients and families as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes safety, evidence-based practice, and professional development with ongoing education and quality improvement involvement. Mercyhealth offers comprehensive benefits and a strong clinical culture.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred.
• May require specific years of applicable experience per department guidelines.
• Licensed as an RN in state of practice with CPR/BLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments.
• Documents according to standards of care.
• Develops and executes a patient plan of care.
• Educates patient and family; supports learning.

Skills

Nursing process

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Patient safety

Critical thinking

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

OVERVIEWThe Registered Nurse provides individualized patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team. The RN administers medications and treatments, provides patient and family education, promotes patient safety, and participates in quality improvement and professional development initiatives.SCHEDULE: 40-hours per weekSHIFT: DaysESSENTIAL 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.Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of careDocuments 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 including patient and family instruction.Utilizes resources available to teach and support patient and family education. Provides education to the appropriate level of understanding.Acts to resolve systems breakdowns and engages self and others in providing solutions.Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance.Utilizes clinical expertise & guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command.Participates in the professional nursing continuum process, unit/department practice activities and decisions and peer review processPositively influences the professional and organizational environments and shared governance.Engages in personal development and supports system-entity opportunities for continuous learning and growth including developing or revising evidence-based practice guidelines.Illinois: 10 hours of continued education (as required for IL licensure)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 department requirements. For example: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRPOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESMay include color blind test (per department guidelines)LEVEL OF SUPERVISIONN/APAY RANGE:$31.21 - $56.23Mercyhealth 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