RN - Day Shift, 36h/wk | Growth & Benefits

Freeport Memorial Hospital; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a registered nurse to provide safe, organized patient care by assessing patients, administering medications, and developing care plans in collaboration with doctors and the healthcare team.

You will document care according to standards, participate in performance improvement activities, ensure patient safety, and advocate for patients and families. An ADN is required, BSN preferred; Illinois RN license and CPR/BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred.
• May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws.
• 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.
• 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 escalates appropriately.
• Participates in the professional nursing continuum process, unit practice activities and peer review process.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Patient safety

Education

ADN required

BSN preferred

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a registered nurse to provide safe, organized patient care by assessing patients, administering medications, and developing care plans in collaboration with doctors and the healthcare team.

You will document care according to standards, participate in performance improvement activities, ensure patient safety, and advocate for patients and families. An ADN is required, BSN preferred; Illinois RN license and CPR/BLS within 90 days.