Registered Nurse, Outpatient Infusion and Wound Care

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 weekSHIFT:
Days, Monday–Friday; weekend call as needed; flexible hours ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of care.

Documents according to standards 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 & 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.

Offers ideas and/or solutions to practice issues.

Uses innovative methods and intuitive skills to develop and implement plans of care.

Provides innovative ways to educate patient/families

Initiates interdisciplinary collaboration to meet the patient/family educational needs.

Actively participates in mentoring and precepting new partners to the organization.

Positively influences the professional and organizational environments and shared governance.

Engages in personal development and supports system-entity opportunities for continuous learning and growth including developing or revising evidence-based practice guidelines.

IL: 20 Continuing education per year (10 of these per year are required for IL licensure) or WI: 20 Education hours

Actively participates in a minimum of 1 departmental or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance.

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE AND BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality
- Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment;
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details;
Looks for ways to improve and promote 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 the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service;
Meets commitments;
Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement;
Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners;
Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering
- Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions;
Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views;
Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work;
Gives and welcomes feedback;
Generates suggestions for improving work:
Embraces teamwork, supports, and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost
- Conserves organization resources;
Understands fiscal responsibility;
Works within approved budget;
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