Registered Nurse, Outpatient Surgery - PM Shift

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Janesville, WI

54d•$34 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Provides compassionate nursing care to patients in a clinical setting while supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission and values. May include variable shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or on-call hours. May also float to different units based on staffing needs and clinical competency. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
BSN or upon hire BSN completion agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN Completion Program. If hired prior to 1-1-17 in Winnebago county and 9-1-15 in Rock, Walworth and McHenry County an ADN is required.
12 months of RN experience required
Licensed as an RN in state of practice
Approved CPR certification required within 90 days
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

Nice To Haves

May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines)
Other certification per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP
10 hours of continued education
Passing the Driver ’ s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
May include color blind test (per department guidelines)

Responsibilities

Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws/practice act.
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.
Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance.
Utilizes clinical expertise & guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.
Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command.
Participates in the professional nursing continuum process, unit practice activities and decisions and peer review process.