Registered Nurse, Stress Lab

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Crystal Lake, IL

3d•$34 - $61

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care by assessing patients, administering medications and treatments, and developing individualized care plans. The role works closely with physicians and other healthcare team members to provide safe, high-quality care, educate patients and families, and accurately document care. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The nurse uses the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients. The position requires an active RN license in the state of practice and CPR/BLS certification within 90 days. Other certifications may be required according to unit requirements. The role may also require a color-blindness test or specific years of applicable experience according to department guidelines.

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 require a color-blindness test according to department guidelines.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Utilize the nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and state laws and practice acts.
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 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 the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.
Use critical thinking regarding patient safety and 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.