Registered Nurse, Medical Unit - Days

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Janesville, WI

1d•$34 - $52

About The Position

Provides compassionate nursing care to patients in a clinical setting while supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission and values. This role is scheduled for 24 hours per week on the day shift. Work may include variable shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or on-call hours. The nurse may also float to different units based on staffing needs and clinical competency and performs other related duties as assigned.

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.
Additional 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 and procedures, standards of care, and state laws.
Document according to standards of care.
Perform assessments, planning, intervention, 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.
Use clinical expertise and provide guidance to other units and departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.
Apply critical thinking to patient safety and experience, and appropriately escalate concerns through the chain of command.
Participate in the professional nursing continuum process, unit practice activities and decisions, and peer review process.
Float to different units as needed based on staffing needs and clinical competency.
Perform other related duties as assigned.