Mercyhealth

Integrated health system delivering coordinated care

Registered Nurse - Multiple Teams

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRockford, IL, USA$34.45 - $60.87In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required upon hire.
Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
Approved CPR/BLS certification is required within 90 days.
Other certifications may be required based on unit requirements, such as ACLS, PALS, PEARS, or NRP.
A color-blind test may be required according to department guidelines.
Specific years of applicable experience may be required to qualify, according to department guidelines.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to care for patients.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and state laws and practice acts.
Document according to standards of care.
Perform assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluation of care.
Develop, initiate, and execute patient plans of care based on individualized patient needs, 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.
Use clinical expertise to guide other units or departments in support of the patient's longitudinal plan of care.
Apply critical thinking to patient safety and patient experience, and escalate issues through the appropriate chain of command.
Participate in the professional nursing continuum process, unit practice activities and decisions, and peer review process.

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines)

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Licensed as an RN in state of practice

Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days

Other certification(s) per unit requirements. For example : ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

May include color blind test (per department guidelines)

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

N/A

PAY RANGE:

$34.45 - $60.87

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

About the Company

Mercyhealth

Integrated health system delivering coordinated care

Mercyhealth is an integrated health system offering hospital-based, clinic-based, and post-acute and retail health services, plus its own insurance company. Patients access care within a connected network where doctors, nurses, and staff coordinate across settings to ensure smooth transitions and better outcomes. It differentiates itself by providing a fully integrated experience—clinical care linked with an owned insurance plan—that enables coordinated treatment and consistent care close to home. Its goal is to deliver exceptional health care and make lives better for patients and families by improving access, outcomes, and the patient experience through end-to-end integration.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Rockford, IL
Founded: Not listed

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