Clinic RN Day Shift

Mercyhealth•Freeport, IL

About The Position

The Clinic RN uses the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to care for patients. The nurse administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved techniques, policies, standards of care, and applicable state laws and practice acts. Responsibilities include assessing patients, planning and providing interventions, evaluating care, and documenting according to standards. The RN develops and carries out individualized plans of care as prescribed by a physician or clinic policy, including patient and family instruction, and uses available resources to provide education at an appropriate level of understanding. The role supports patient safety and experience through critical thinking, escalation through the appropriate chain of command, and efforts to resolve system breakdowns. The RN participates in performance improvement, shared governance, professional practice activities, peer review, and continuous learning, including developing or revising evidence-based practice guidelines. The position may provide clinical expertise and guidance to other departments in support of patients’ longitudinal plans of care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) upon hire.
Licensed as an RN in the state of practice.
Approved CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.
Illinois nurses: 10 hours of continuing education as required for Illinois licensure.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Specific years of applicable experience may be required according to department guidelines.
Additional certifications may be required according to department requirements, such as ACLS, PALS, PEARS, or NRP.
A color-blind test may be required according to department guidelines.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies, procedures, standards of care, and state laws and practice acts.
Assess patients, plan and provide interventions, evaluate care, and document according to standards of care.
Develop and execute individualized patient plans of care as prescribed by a physician and/or clinic policy, including patient and family instruction.
Use available resources to teach and support patient and family education at an appropriate level of understanding.
Act to resolve system breakdowns and engage self and others in providing solutions.
Participate in department or unit performance improvement activities, which may include shared governance.
Provide clinical expertise and guidance to other units or departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.
Apply critical thinking to patient safety and experience, and escalate concerns through the appropriate chain of command.
Participate in the professional nursing continuum process, unit or department practice activities and decisions, and peer review.
Positively influence professional and organizational environments and shared governance.
Engage in personal development and support continuous learning and growth, including developing or revising evidence-based practice guidelines.