Registered Nurse, OB - PRN

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Freeport, IL

About The Position

Mercyhealth is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Registered Nurse specializing in obstetric care. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care for mothers and newborns. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to administer treatments, provide patient and family education, maintain accurate documentation, and promote positive outcomes while upholding safety and quality standards. It calls for strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and a commitment to professional development, performance improvement, and evidence-based nursing practice. The position is PRN, as needed, with a primarily night shift schedule of 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Department guidelines may require specific years of applicable experience and additional certifications. The role is licensed as an RN in the state of practice and requires approved CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required upon hire.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.
May require specific years of applicable experience according to department guidelines.
May include a color-blindness test according to department guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Additional certifications may be required according to unit requirements; examples include ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to care for patients.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies, procedures, standards of care, and state laws and practice acts.
Document care according to applicable standards.
Assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care.
Develop, initiate, and carry out individualized patient plans of care as prescribed by a physician or clinic policy, including patient and family instruction.
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 patients’ longitudinal plans of care.
Use critical thinking to support patient safety and experience, escalating concerns through the appropriate chain of command.
Participate in the professional nursing continuum process, unit practice activities and decisions, and peer review.