RN Clinic Neurology Day Shift

Mercy Health System Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide high‑quality patient care across our network. You will administer medications, perform assessments and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient and family education and adherence to standards of practice. Required RN licensure and ADN/ASN with BSN preferred; CPR/BLS within 90 days and department-specific certifications may be needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN/ASN degree required upon hire; BSN preferred.
• Current RN licensure in state of practice.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days; other certifications per department.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to care for patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per approved nursing techniques and policies.
• Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of care; documents per standards of care.
• Develops and executes patient care plans and educates patients and families.
• Engages in performance improvement activities and supports system-entity learning.

Skills

Nursing process

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education delivery

Quality improvement

Clinical guidelines

Education

ADN/ASN

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. Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of care Documents 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 process 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. 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/BLS certification required within 90 days Other certification(s) per department requirements. For example: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

May include color blind test (per department guidelines)

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

N/A

PAY RANGE

$31.21 - $56.23

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 Click 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 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, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.