Janesville, WI - Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Medical Unit Nights

Experienced Nurse

We are seeking experienced nurses; the candidates must have current WI License, NIHSS, and CPR/BLS. RN must be vaccinated for Flu. Education verification is required. Travel RN may be required to float to other units. This position will require every other weekend & holiday and 12 hours shifts (Nights 6:30P-7A).

Essential duties and responsibilities include utilizing the nursing process and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients. Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws/practice act. Document according to standards of care. Develop, initiate, and execute a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction.

Participate in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance. Utilize clinical expertise & guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient's longitudinal plan of care. Utilize critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalate to the appropriate chain of command.