Registered Nurse, Float Pool - Nights

Overview

Provides compassionate nursing care to patients in a clinical setting while supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission and values. May include variable shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or on‑call hours. May also float to different units based on staffing needs and clinical competency. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Schedule: 24 hours per week

Shift: Nights/12 Hour Shifts

• 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 assessment, 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.
• Provides clinical expertise and guidance to other units’ departments in support of the patient's longitudinal plan of care.
• Employs 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.

• Quality – Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness with attention to detail; seeks ways to improve quality; applies feedback to improve performance; manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
• Service – Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; follows Mercyhealth Critical Moments of Service; meets commitments; abides by confidentiality and security agreements; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; communicates effectively; thinks system‑wide regarding processes and functions.
• Partnering – Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence in all words and actions; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; participates and engages in day‑to‑day work; welcomes and gives feedback; generates suggestions for improvement; embraces teamwork and supports positive change while valuing individuals.
• Cost – Conserves organization resources; understands fiscal responsibility; works within approved budget; develops and implements cost‑saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred.

May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines).

• Licensed as an RN in the state of practice.
• Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.
• Other certifications per unit requirements (e.g., ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP).

• Passing the driver's license check and/or credit check (for positions requiring).
• Passing the WI caregiver background check and/or IL health care workers background check.
• Must be able to follow written or oral instructions.

• May include color‑blind test (per department guidelines).

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Category A – All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

$34.45 – $60.87 per hour

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification reimbursement
• Well‑being programs
• Employee discounts
• On‑Demand Pay
• Financial education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we empower employee‑partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver coordinated care across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Non‑profit for Executive Women