Registered Nurse, Surgical Peds Unit at Mercyhealth

Janesville, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Process, Patient Care, Medication Administration, Assessment, Documentation, Patient Plan of Care, Performance Improvement, Critical Thinking, Mentoring, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Education, Holistic Care, Compassionate Care, Culturally Sensitive Care, Clinical Competency, Evidence-Based Practice

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview RN Weekender, MHTC Surgical Peds Unit 6:30p-7a 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 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. · Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of care. · Documents according to standards 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 & 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. · Offers ideas and/or solutions to practice issues. · Uses innovative methods and intuitive skills to develop and implement plans of care. · Provides innovative ways to educate patient/families · Initiates interdisciplinary collaboration to meet the patient/family educational needs. · Actively participates in mentoring and precepting new partners to the organization. · 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. · IL: 20 Continuing education per year (10 of these per year are required for IL licensure) or WI: 20 Education hours · Actively participates in a minimum of 1 departmental or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited nursing program Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR Associate Diploma in Nursing (ADN)/Diploma RN with a signed BSN Agreement OR ADN/Diploma RN with 5 years of RN experience OR ADN with Professional Nursing Certification Minimum 3 years of RN experience required CERTIFICATION AND 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 Benefits Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous PTO Parental & Caregiver Leave Career Advancement Educational Assistance Wellbeing Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides compassionate and holistic nursing care to patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and administering medications and treatments. Responsibilities also include developing patient care plans, participating in performance improvement activities, and mentoring new staff.