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Mercyhealth

Integrated health system delivering coordinated care

Registered Nurse Wound Center

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFreeport, IL, USA$33.78 - $58.50In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program. An associate degree in nursing is required upon hire; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
  • Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice.
  • Approved CPR or Basic Life Support certification is required within 90 days.
  • Additional certifications may be required according to unit requirements, such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
  • Illinois nurses must complete 10 hours of continuing education as required for Illinois licensure.
  • May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify, according to department guidelines.
  • May include a color-blind test according to department guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Use the nursing process and critical thinking in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to care for patients.
  • Perform assessments, plan care, intervene, and evaluate care.
  • Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and applicable state laws and practice acts.
  • Ensure documentation is accurate and comprehensive in accordance with established system- and entity-level documentation standards.
  • Develop, initiate, and execute individualized patient plans of care as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with hospital policy; use available resources to teach and support patient and family education at an appropriate level of understanding.
  • 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; address system breakdowns and engage self and others in solutions.
  • Use critical thinking to support patient safety and experience, manage complex situations, delegate appropriately to other staff, and escalate issues through the appropriate chain of command.
  • Positively influence the professional and organizational environments and shared governance.
  • Pursue personal development and support system- and entity-level continuous learning and growth, including developing or revising evidence-based practice guidelines.
  • Participate in peer review and peer feedback opportunities.
  • Participate in the professional nursing continuum.
  • For clinic and ambulatory registered nurses, maintain timely patient flow, respond to telephone calls, and perform telephone triage.
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Supervise nursing support staff as appropriate.

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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