RN

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

Rockford (IL)

On-site

USD 47,458 - 71,194

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is seeking qualified nursing professionals for patient care in Rockford, Illinois. Responsibilities include collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, administering medications, and developing patient care plans. Applicants must have a nursing degree (ADN required, BSN preferred) and a valid RN license. The position offers a competitive pay range from $34.45 to $51.68 per hour, along with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
Licensed as an RN in state of practice.
Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients.
Documents according to standards of care.
Performs assessments, planning, and evaluation of care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient care planning

Medication administration

Education

ADN required, BSN preferred

Job description

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/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/BLS certification required within 90 days.
Other certification(s) per unit requirements. For example: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

May include color blind test (per department guidelines).

PAY RANGE

$34.45 - $51.68

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

BENEFITS