RN HOSPITAL

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Rockford, IL

5d•$34 - $52

About The Position

The RN Hospital provides nursing care by using the nursing process and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members. The role includes assessing patients, planning and providing care, evaluating outcomes, administering prescribed medications and treatments, and documenting care according to applicable standards, policies, procedures, and state law. The RN develops and executes individualized patient care plans as prescribed by a physician or clinic policy, including instruction for patients and families. The position also supports patient safety, care coordination, performance improvement, professional nursing practice, and peer review.

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.
Specific applicable experience may be required according to department guidelines.
Other certifications may be required according to unit requirements, such as ACLS, PALS, PEARS, or NRP.
A color-blind test may be required 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 and procedures, standards of care, and state laws.
Document care according to standards of care.
Perform patient 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.
Apply critical thinking to patient safety and patient experience, escalating issues through the appropriate chain of command.
Participate in the professional nursing continuum process, unit practice activities and decisions, and peer review.