RN Hospital, NICU-nights

Javon-Bea-Hospital; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Time off

On-demand pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Rockford, IL is seeking a registered nurse to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care across units as needed. You will administer medications, perform nursing assessments, and collaborate with the care team to implement individualized plans of care.

The role requires an ADN with RN licensure in Illinois (BSN preferred), CPR/BLS, and unit-specific certifications. You may work variable shifts, weekends, holidays, and be on-call, with opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensed in state of practice.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.
• Experience per unit guidelines as applicable.
• Color vision testing may apply.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments per policy and state laws.
• Documents per standards of care.
• Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care.
• Develops patient care plans with physician guidance.
• Floats to various units as needed based on identified needs.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Escalates patient safety concerns when needed.
• Supports longitudinal plan of care across units.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Nursing documentation

Color vision test

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

RN licensure (Illinois)

CPR/BLS within 90 days

ACLS/PALS/PEARS/NRP (unit requirements)

Job description

Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values and strategic plan. May include variable shifts, weekends, holiday and or on-call hours. Performs other duties as assigned including floating to various units based on identified needs and clinical competency.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUtilizes 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 EXPERIENCEGraduate of an accredited nursing program.ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines)CERTIFICATION/LICENSURELicensed as an RN in state of practiceApproved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 daysOther certification(s) per unit requirements. For example : ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRPOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESMay include color blind test (per department guidelines)LEVEL OF SUPERVISIONN/APAY RANGE:$34.45 - $51.68Mercyhealth 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 benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details.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 50One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working MothersA Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women