Registered Nurse, Critical Specialty Care Unit - Night Shift

Mercyhealth•Janesville, WI

17h

About The Position

Provides compassionate nursing care to patients in a clinical setting while supporting Mercyhealth’s nursing mission and values. The role may involve floating to different units based on staffing needs and clinical competency, as well as other related duties as assigned. The Registered Nurse uses the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to assess, plan, deliver, document, and evaluate patient care. The nurse administers prescribed medications and treatments according to approved techniques, policies, procedures, standards of care, and applicable state laws. The role includes developing and carrying out individualized plans of care, providing instruction to patients and families, supporting performance-improvement activities, and contributing clinical expertise to other departments in support of patients’ longitudinal care. The nurse applies critical thinking to patient safety and experience, escalates concerns appropriately, and participates in professional nursing activities, unit practice decisions, and peer review. This position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift. Variable shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or on-call hours may be included.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
ADN required upon hire.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.
Additional certification(s) may be required according to unit requirements.
May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify, according to department guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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 execute individualized patient plans of care as prescribed by a physician and/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 and departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.
Use critical thinking regarding patient safety and patient experience, escalating concerns to the appropriate chain of command.
Participate in the professional nursing continuum process, unit practice activities and decisions, and peer review.
Float to different units based on staffing needs and clinical competency, as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.