Acute Care RN - Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
About The Position
At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. Aledo is a safe, close-knit community with excellent schools in the Mercer County School District. Families appreciate small class sizes and strong extracurricular programs. Cultural life centers on local parks, historic downtown and community events, with Quad Cities amenities just a short drive away. MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center is a 22-bed critical access hospital in western Illinois and Mercy County's sole healthcare provider, delivering emergency care, cardiac rehab infusion, lab, imaging (3D mammography), skilled care, pulmonary and sleep services, therapy and surgery. It earned Chartis Center's 2025 Performance Leadership Award for rural hospital quality and patient perspective. Want to learn more about MercyOne Genesis? Click here: MercyOne Genesis | Stronger. Together. As One! Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse! As a Registered Nurse at MercyOne, you will provide and direct safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions. Through evidence-based practice, utilizes critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. The Acute Care RN manages a diverse patient population with varying levels of acuity, including post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members. Facilitates communication with physicians, patients and families, and interdisciplinary team members. Adheres to MercyOne’s performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing required
- Registered Nurse in Illinois
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required only if the unit has telemetry monitoring capabilities
- Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Responsibilities
- Conducts assessment
- Identifies patient problems and develops plan of care
- Implements outcome/goal - based plan of care
- Evaluates patient progress and revises the outcome/goal - based plan as needed
- Communicates relevant clinical information to the team to optimize patient outcomes/goals
- Demonstrates clinical competence
- Manages telemetry and cardiac monitoring when applicable
- Provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit
- Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
Benefits
- Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
- Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
