JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview This position has no weekend or holiday work!
and you will be working with a multidisciplinary team! Provides
compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients
in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission,
practice values and strategic plan. May include variable shifts,
weekends, holiday and/or on-call hours. Performs other duties as
assigned including floating to various units based on identified needs
and clinical competency. Responsibilities Utilizes the nursing process
and critical thinking in collaboration with interdisciplinary team
members in caring for patients. Performs assessments, planning,
intervention and evaluation of care Administers prescribed medications
and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies
and procedures, standards of care, and state laws/practice act as
required by care setting. Ensures all documentation is accurate and
comprehensive in accordance with the established standards of care for
documentation at the system and entity levels. Develops initiates and
executes a patient plan of care according to the patientas
individualized needs, as prescribed by the physician and/or hospital
policy. Utilizes resources available to teach and support patient and
family education. Provides education to the appropriate level of
understanding. Participates in department or unit performance
improvement activities, which may include shared governance. Utilizes
clinical expertise & guidance to other units/departments in support of
the patientas longitudinal plan of care. Acts to resolve systems
breakdowns and engages self and others in providing solutions Utilizes
critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience,
manages complex situations and delegates to other staff appropriately.
Escalates to the appropriate chain of command as needed. Positively
influences the professional and organizational environments and shared
governance. Engages in personal development and supports system-entity
opportunities for continuous learning and growth including developing or
revising evidence based practice guidelines. Supports and participates
in peer review and peer feedback opportunities. Participates in the
professional nursing continuum Clinic and Ambulatory RNas will maintain
timely flow of patients, in addition to responding to telephone calls
and performs telephone triage of patients. Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN or upon hire BSN
completion agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN Completion
Program May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify
(per department guidelines). If hired prior to 1-1-14 in Winnebago
County and prior to 9-1-14 in Rock, Walworth and McHenry Counties an ADN
only is... For full info follow application link.
EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity
employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. *****
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/8D340FDCCA40464C