Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse -Long Term Care - 2nd Shift

LPN Role: Overview: Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting. Schedule: 32-hours per week Shift: Second shift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides quality patient care by performing treatments and procedures according to established protocols.

• Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment

• Administers specified medications as allowed by policy and procedure, licensure, and State Practice Act.

• Responds in a safe and timely manner to patient requests and reports significant observations to the RN promptly.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the patient's plan of care and delivers care safely and within established standards and guidelines. Participates in planning for patient's care by providing input to the RN and under the direction of the RN, assists in implementing the patient care plan.

• Demonstrates knowledge of established hospital and nursing policies. Identifies emergency situations, initiates nursing measures as appropriate within scope of practice in emergency situations and seeks assistance and direction as necessary.

• Instructs patients in self-care according to the teaching plan and the directions of the RN. Documents this aspect of the patient's care.

• Participates in QA & I.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited LPN Program OR Illinois: Have completed the designated curriculum of a Ladder Option Approved Designated RN Program. Experience in clinical/hospital setting preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in IL Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days

RN Role:

Overview: Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting. Schedule: 32-hours per week Shift: Second shift

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/OR 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/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

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES May include color blind test (per department guidelines)

PAY RANGE:

$23.18 - $37.10 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