Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical Unit - Part Time Day Shift

Overview
Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission.
Schedule: Two 12 hour shifts
Shift: Days
Job Duties:
Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.
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.
Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation 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 and guidance to other units’ departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.
Utilizes critical thinking regarding 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.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
Licensed as an RN in state of practice
Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days
Other certification(s) per unit requirements. ACLS, PALS
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
May include color blind test (per department guidelines)
PAY RANGE:
$34.45 - $55.56
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities
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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women