Registered Nurse - Nights

OVERVIEW Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care by assessing patients, administering medications and treatments, and working closely with physicians and the healthcare team to support the best possible outcomes. This role also helps develop individualized care plans, educates patients and families, and contributes to quality improvement and a safe, positive patient experience. Schedule: 36 hours per week, full-time. Shift: nights. Location: Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, IL. Pay Range: $34.45 - $51.68 per hour. 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. 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, may include shared governance. Utilizes clinical expertise and guides 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. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited nursing program. ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred. May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines). CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Licensed as an RN in the state of practice. Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days. Other certification(s) per unit requirements, for example: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES May include color blind test (per department guidelines). LEVEL OF SUPERVISION N/A EEO STATEMENT 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. BENEFITS 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr