Registered Nurse Wound Center

Javon Bea Hospital; California (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition & certification reimbursement

Well-being Programs

Job summary

Mercyhealth seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide comprehensive patient care across units. You will use the nursing process, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care with an interdisciplinary team, while ensuring precise documentation and adherence to care standards.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient and family education, and active participation in performance improvement activities to support quality outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Utilizes nursing process and critical thinking in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments according to procedures and policies.
• Documents accurately and completely per standards at system and entity levels.
• Develops and executes patient plans of care with physician input.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Documentation

Education

ADN required

BSN preferred

RN licensure in state

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Utilizes the nursing process and critical thinking in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients. Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of care Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and state laws and practice act as required by care setting. Ensures all documentation is accurate and comprehensive in accordance with the established standards of care for documentation at the system and entity levels. Develops initiates and executes a patient plan of care according to the patient individualized needs, as prescribed by the physician along with hospital policy. Utilizes resources available to teach and support patient and family education. Provides education to the appropriate level of understanding. Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, which may include shared governance. Utilizes clinical expertise and guidance to other units and departments in support of the patient longitudinal plan of care. Acts to resolve systems breakdowns and engages self and others in providing solutions Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience, manages complex situations and delegates to other staff appropriately. Escalates to the appropriate chain of command as needed. Positively 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. Supports and participates in peer review and peer feedback opportunities. Participates in the professional nursing continuum Clinic and Ambulatory RNs will maintain timely flow of patients, in addition to responding to telephone calls and performs telephone triage of patients. Illinois: 10 hours of continued education as required for IL licensure

EDUCATION AND/OR 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/LICENSURE

Licensed as an RN in state of practice Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days Other certification or certifications per unit requirements. For example: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

May include color blind test per department guidelines

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems

SUPERVISES

Supervises nursing support staff as appropriate

PAY RANGE

$33.78 - $58.50

Mercyhealth 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

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 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neuro surgery, etc.

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