Registered Nurse- Dermatology

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Utilizes resources available to teach and support patient and family education. Provides education appropriate to the level of understanding.
• Acts to resolve systems breakdowns and engages self and others in providing solutions.
• 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 in regard to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command.
• Participates in the professional nursing continuum process, unit/department practice activities and decisions and peer review process.
• 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.
• Actively participates in mentoring and precepting new partners to the organization.
• 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.
• Requires IL: 20 Continuing Education Units (10 required for IL licensure) or WI: 20 Education Hours.

Quality – Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, giving attention to detail; 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 systemwide 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 others' 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 organizational 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.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Associate Diploma in Nursing (ADN)/Diploma RN with a signed BSN Agreement.
• ADN/Diploma RN with 5 years of RN experience.
• ADN with Professional Nursing Certification.
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required.

• Licensed as an RN in state of practice.
• Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.
• Other certification(s) per department requirement (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/oral instructions.

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

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