Crystal Lake, IL - Mercyhealth Hospital and Physician Clinic - Emergency Room, Night Shif

We are looking for an experienced ER RN for this position. This is a Critical Access Hospital.

We require Active IL RN Licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS and NIHSS. Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program; education verification is required.

*Night Shift Schedule (6:00P - 6:30A) with an every third weekend and holiday rotation (Thanksgiving & New Years Eve).

*RN will be required to float to the Mercyhealth Hospital location in Harvard, IL.

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.