Registered Nurse, Intermediate -Down

OVERVIEW

Provide compassionate, patient-focused nursing care by assessing patients, administering medications and treatments, and collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes. This role also develops individualized care plans, educates patients and families, and participates in quality improvement efforts to enhance patient safety and the overall care experience.

Schedule:

Three, 12-hour shifts per week;

Shift: Days;

Location:

Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, IL;
Pay Range: $35.85 - $55.56.

• 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, which 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.

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 state of practice. Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days. Other certification(s) per unit requirements (for example: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP).

May include color blind test (per department guidelines).

N/A

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