The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide patient care, including administering prescribed medications and treatments according to standards and state laws. Responsibilities also involve performing comprehensive assessments, developing individualized patient care plans, and participating in unit performance improvement activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program, possessing an ADN upon hire, with a BSN being preferred. Licensure as an RN in the state of practice is mandatory, along with approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.
2nd Shift Float Pool Differential available 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.
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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 Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
On-Demand Pay
Employee Discounts
Well-being Programs
Career Advancement
Life & Disability Insurance
Educational Opportunities
Paid Parental And Caregiver Leave
Financial Education
FSA/HSA Options
Tuition And Certification Reimbursement
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