Clinic RN - Health Care Clinic

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.

Uses available resources to teach and support patient and family education, providing education at the appropriate level of understanding.

Actively resolves systems breakdowns and engages self and others in providing solutions.

Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, which may include shared governance.

Applies clinical expertise and guidance to other units or departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.

Employs critical thinking regarding patient safety and experience, escalating issues 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-wide opportunities for continuous learning and growth, including developing or revising evidence‑based practice guidelines.

Completes 10 hours of continuing education in Illinois, as required for licensure.

EDUCATION AND 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 AND LICENSURE

Licensed as an RN in the state of practice.

Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.

Other certifications per department requirements, for example:

ACLS

PALS

PEARS

NRP

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (where applicable).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written or oral instructions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

May include color blind test (per department guidelines).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Neonate (birth – 28 days)

Infant (29 days – Pediatric (1 year – 12 years)

Adolescent (13 years – 17 years)

Adult (18 years – 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years and older)

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform job duties.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors.

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands for handling or feeling, reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

PAY RANGE

$31.21 - $46.81

EMPLOYER 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

ORGANIZATION ACCREDITATIONS

#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

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