Registered Nurse, Telemetry - Full-time Days

Mercyhealth; Freeport (IL); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition and certification reimburse

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Telemetry RN for a full-time Days shift at Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital in Freeport, IL. The role emphasizes safe, organized patient care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with physicians, families, and the care team.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, ADN at hire with BSN preferred, and RN licensure in the state. The job involves standard unit duties and adherence to policy and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN is required upon hire; BSN preferred.
• Licensed as an RN in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, administer medications and treatments per nursing standards.
• Document care accurately and collaboratively plan with physicians and families.
• Develop and implement patient care plans and participate in performance improvement.

Education

ADN required upon hire

BSN preferred

Job description

## Registered Nurse, Telemetry - Full-time DaysApply: Onsite: Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital - Freeport, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 48093-1**OVERVIEW** The nurse provides safe, organized care by assessing patients, giving medications and treatments, creating care plans, and keeping accurate records. They also work with doctors, families, and other healthcare team members to meet patients’ needs, improve care, and handle safety concerns. **SCHEDULE:** 36-hours per week **SHIFT:** Days **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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, 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 EXPERIENCE*** Graduate of an accredited nursing program.* ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.* May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines)**CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE*** Licensed as an RN in state of practice* Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days* Other certification(s) per unit requirements. For example : ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS*** Passing the Driver’s License Check and or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).* Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.* Must be able to follow written or oral instructions.**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**May include color blind test (per department guidelines)**WORK ENVIRONMENT*** The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.* Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.**AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED**Neonate (birth – 28 days): Yes Adolescents (13 years – 17 years): Yes Non- Specific Task (NA): NoInfant (29 days – less than 1 year): Yes Adult (18 years – 64 years): Yes Pediatric (1 year – 12 years): Yes Geriatric (65 years and older): Yes**INFORMATION ACCESS**Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.**WORK CONTACT GROUP**Partners, physicians, patients’ family, visitors, vendors**SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS**The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. RN Hospital, RN Home Health and Hospice, RN Oncology: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. RN Clinic and Ambulatory RN’s: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.**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, Vision* Life & Disability Insurance* FSA/HSA Options* Generous, accruing paid time off* Paid Parental and caregiver leave* Career advancement and educational opportunities* Tuition and certification reimbursement* Certification Reimbursement* Well-being Programs* Employee Discounts* On-Demand Pay* Financial Education* Annual recognition/awards events* Partner appreciation days* Family entertainment/attractions discount* Community service/improvement opportunities