Registered Nurse RN, MHTC Ortho Neuro Unit
Mercy Health Corporation, Janesville, WI, United States
Registered Nurse RN, MHTC Ortho Neuro Unit
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 the 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.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
Must be able to follow written or oral instructions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
May include color blind test (per department guidelines).
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PATIENTS SERVED
Neonate (birth - 28 days): Yes
Infant (29 days - less than 1 year): Yes
Child (1 year - 12 years): Yes
Adult (18 years - 64 years): Yes
Geriatric (65 years and older): Yes
Adolescents (13 years - 17 years): Yes
Non‑Specific Task (NA): No
INFORMATION ACCESS
Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.
WORK CONTACT GROUP
Partners, physicians, patients’ family, visitors, vendors.
SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Regularly required to walk, talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
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 identity, 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
For more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information, please refer to the official benefits portal.
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 care across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
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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 the 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.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
Must be able to follow written or oral instructions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
May include color blind test (per department guidelines).
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PATIENTS SERVED
Neonate (birth - 28 days): Yes
Infant (29 days - less than 1 year): Yes
Child (1 year - 12 years): Yes
Adult (18 years - 64 years): Yes
Geriatric (65 years and older): Yes
Adolescents (13 years - 17 years): Yes
Non‑Specific Task (NA): No
INFORMATION ACCESS
Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.
WORK CONTACT GROUP
Partners, physicians, patients’ family, visitors, vendors.
SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Regularly required to walk, talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
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 identity, 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
For more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information, please refer to the official benefits portal.
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 care across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
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