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, standardsof care, and State laws/practiceact.
Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of care.
Documents according to standards ofcare.
Develops,initiates and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed byPhysician and/or clinic policy including patient and familyinstruction.
Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include sharedgovernance.
Utilizes clinical expertise & guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan ofcare.
Utilizes critical thinking regarding patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chainof command.
Participates in the professional nursing continuum process, unit practice activities and decisions and peer reviewprocess.
Offers ideas and/or solutions to practiceissues.
Uses innovative methods and intuitive skills to develop and implement plans ofcare.
Provides innovative ways to educatepatient/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.
Actively participates in a minimum of 1 departmental or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance
IL: 20 Continuing education hours per year (10 of these are for IL licensure) or WI: 20 Education Hours
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.
Minimum 2 years RN experience with a certification.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
Licensed as an RN in state of practice
Approved CPR/BLS certification within 90 days
Other certification(s) per unit requirements.For example: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP
Professional Nursing Certification in your specialty or Advanced Degree (ex. Masters)
If hired prior to 09/01/2024 may require a Certification Completion Agreement or specific years of applicable experience to qualify per department guidelines.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
May include color blind test (per department guidelines)
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
N/A
SUPERVISES
N/A
PAY RANGE:
$38.04 - $60.87
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Clickhere for more details.
At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
#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 Nonprofit for Executive Women
| Location | Harvard, Illinois |
| Website | mercyhealthsystem.org/join-our-team/benefits |
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