RN - Intermediate Step-Down Unit

Mercy Health Corporation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition and certification reimbursemen

Employee discounts

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, holistic care across clinical settings in Rockford, IL. Responsibilities include nursing process, assessments, medication administration, documentation, and plan-of-care development with physicians and the care team.

The role may require variable shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours, with potential to float to units as needed. Strong BSN background and ongoing education are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BSN or enrollment in an accredited BSN Completion Program.
• If hired before 1-1-14 in certain counties an ADN only is required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process and critical thinking in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
• Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of care.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures.
• Ensures documentation is accurate and comprehensive per established standards of care.
• Develops and executes a patient plan of care according to individualized needs, as prescribed by physician or policy.
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities and shared governance.
• Provides guidance to support the patient’s longitudinal plan of care and educates patient/family.
• Ensures patient safety and escalates issues to the appropriate chain of command.
• Engages in personal development and supports continuous learning and evidence-based guidelines.
• Clinic and Ambulatory RNs maintain patient flow and perform telephone triage.

Education

BSN or enrolled in BSN Completion Program

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, holistic care across clinical settings in Rockford, IL. Responsibilities include nursing process, assessments, medication administration, documentation, and plan-of-care development with physicians and the care team.

The role may require variable shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours, with potential to float to units as needed. Strong BSN background and ongoing education are preferred.