RN – Patient Care, Growth & Tuition Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition and certification reimburse

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Illinois is seeking a registered nurse to provide patient-centered care within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care, and developing individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians.

Candidates should hold an accredited nursing degree with ADN required and BSN preferred. Licensure in-state and CPR/BLS within 90 days are required, with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Critical thinking

Team communication

Education

ADN required

BSN preferred

Job description

Mercyhealth in Illinois is seeking a registered nurse to provide patient-centered care within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care, and developing individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians.

Candidates should hold an accredited nursing degree with ADN required and BSN preferred. Licensure in-state and CPR/BLS within 90 days are required, with opportunities for growth and professional development.