Registered Nurse, Med-Surg - Part-Time

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Freeport, IL

10d•$34 - $61

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient care by assessing patient needs, administering medications and treatments, creating individualized care plans, and documenting care. The nurse collaborates with the healthcare team, educates patients and families, promotes safety, and contributes to improving the quality of patient care. This is a part-time position scheduled for two 12-hour night shifts per week, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The RN works with interdisciplinary team members to provide care and supports patients’ longitudinal plans of care. The role may require specific applicable experience according to department guidelines. An ADN is required upon hire; a BSN is preferred. The RN must be licensed in the state of practice and obtain approved CPR/BLS certification within 90 days. Other certifications may be required according to unit requirements. Mercyhealth describes itself as an integrated health system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin through seven hospitals and 85 primary and specialty clinics, with more than 7,500 professionals. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement and education.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
ADN required upon hire.
Licensed as an RN in the state of practice.
Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.
Other certifications may be required according to unit requirements, such as ACLS, PALS, PEARS, or NRP.
May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify, according to department guidelines.
May include a color-blind test, according to department guidelines.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

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.
Document care according to standards of care.
Perform assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluation of care.
Develop, initiate, and carry out individualized patient care plans as prescribed by a physician or clinic policy, including instruction for patients and families.
Participate in department or unit performance improvement activities, which may include shared governance.
Use clinical expertise and provide guidance to other units or departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.
Apply critical thinking to patient safety and patient experience, and escalate concerns through the appropriate chain of command.
Participate in the professional nursing continuum process, unit practice activities and decisions, and peer review.