ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation) under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse.
- Performs basic and focused nursing assessments and reports findings to the supervising RN and interdisciplinary team members.
- Assists with the implementation of patient care plans in collaboration with the supervising RN and the healthcare team.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments only as permitted by Illinois scope of practice for License Pending RNs and under the direction of a licensed RN or physician.
- Documents all patient care activities accurately and comprehensively in accordance with established policies, under the review of the supervising RN.
- Participates in developing individualized patient care plans by providing input and supporting physician orders and hospital policies.
- Supports patient and family education efforts by reinforcing instructions provided by licensed RNs and providers, ensuring communication is at an appropriate level of understanding.
- Participates in unit-based and organizational quality improvement activities as assigned, including shared governance initiatives.
- Utilizes critical thinking to recognize changes in patient status, communicates promptly to the supervising RN, and assists with implementing interventions as directed.
- Escalates concerns regarding patient safety, clinical changes, or workflow barriers to the supervising RN or appropriate chain of command.
- Actively engages in personal and professional development, including orientation, skills validation, and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Supports the professional nursing environment by participating in team collaboration and peer feedback activities.
- In clinic and ambulatory settings, assists with patient flow, responds to phone calls, and supports telephone triage under RN supervision, escalating clinical concerns as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned based on department need
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Preferred:
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
Minimum Required:
- Eligible for Illinois RN licensure with License Pending RN status; must obtain active RN license within the timeframe allowed by the Illinois Nurse Practice Act
- Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 3 months of hire
- Other certification(s) per unit requirements. For example: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Successfully pass a background check in accordance with applicable state and federal requirement.
Maintain all required certifications and licenses in an active and valid status throughout employment.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Core Competencies
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Adaptability to changing priorities and environments.
- Customer service orientation and cultural sensitivity.
INFORMATION ACCESS: Partners may access patient care information, financial data, human resources data, and strategic planning information as necessary to perform their job duties, in accordance with directions from their leader and applicable privacy and security policies.
PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY: This role may involve access to confidential, sensitive, or proprietary information, including protected health information related to patients, employees, and business operations. The employee is required to maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to all applicable privacy, data protection, and information security policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA.
SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
Close Supervision: The supervisor provides very specific instructions for tasks and closely monitors progress. This is common for entry-level positions where employees are learning.
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
