RN – Medical-Surgical

Specialty: Medical-Surgical
Facility: Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center – Riverside
State License: IL
Certs/Licenses: State License Details: Must Be Currently Active; General Certifications (ACLS, BLS/BCLS) ;Nursing Certifications (NIHSS)
Years of Experience: 2
Shift: 7:00P – 7:30A
Guaranteed Hours: 36
Description: Specialty: Med SurgFacility: Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center – RiversideState License: ILCerts/Licenses: State License Details: Must Be Currently Active; General Certifications (ACLS, BLS/BCLS) ;Nursing Certifications (NIHSS)Years of Experience: 2Shift: 7:00P – 7:30AGuaranteed Hours: 36Description: We are seeking an experienced RN for our Medical Surgical, Cardiac Telemetry, Stroke Neuro and Step-Down ICU units. Extensive Cardiac is required! The candidate must have current IL License, CPR, ACLS & NIHSS. 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. Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital 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 in regards to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command. Position Urgency:Quick Start Billing string = Medefis; Rockford, IL – Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital – Float Pool ; Nights (7:00P – 7:30A)