Registered Nurse, Telemetry - Full-time Nights

Mercyhealth; Freeport, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,035,000 - 142,353,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Generous PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Certification Reimbursement

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Financial Education

Recognition Events

Job summary

Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital in Freeport, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse in Telemetry for full-time nights to provide patient care, monitor vitals, administer medications, and collaborate with the care team.

This role emphasizes safety, documentation, patient/family education, and participation in quality improvement initiatives within Mercyhealth’s Culture of Excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred.
• Licensed as an RN in the state of practice; CPR/BLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments per policy.
• Document care and communicate with the care team.
• Educate patients and families; promote safety and quality.

Education

ADN required

BSN preferred

Job description

## Registered Nurse, Telemetry - Full-time NightsApply: Onsite: Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital - Freeport, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 46780-1**OVERVIEW** This role provides patient care by assessing patients, giving medications and treatments, creating care plans, and documenting care. The nurse works with the healthcare team, educates patients and families, promotes safety, and helps improve the quality of care.**SCHEDULE:** 36-hours per week **SHIFT:** Nights **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.**CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS**To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.**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 or 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.**OTHER 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:**$33.12 - $49.68Mercyhealth 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