Registered Nurse, Float Pool - Nights

Overview

Provides compassionate nursing care to patients in a clinical setting while supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission and values. May include variable shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or on-call hours. May also float to different units based on staffing needs and clinical competency. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Schedule

32 hours per week

Shift: Night Shift

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 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 or 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

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Pay range

$34.45 - $51.68

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