OVERVIEW

This RN provides patient-centered care using the nursing process, including assessment, care planning, medication administration, treatment, education, and evaluation. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, promotes patient safety and a positive patient experience, and participates in performance improvement and professional nursing activities.

SCHEDULE: 30-hours per week, full-time

SHIFT: Nights

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)

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

N/A

PAY RANGE:

$34.45 - $55.56

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

Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.

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

OVERVIEW

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses. This role supports patients within our in-patient Behavioral Health Unit.

SCHEDULE: 40-hours per week, 7am-3:30pm

SHIFT: Days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.

Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.

Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.

Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.

Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation

Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques

Participates actively in the PI and CQI process

Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners

Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department

Takes an active role in the performance improvement process

Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between occupational therapists, assistants and the physician group

Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on occupational therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Licensed as an occupational therapist in WI

CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire

NBCOT upon initial licensure only, as required

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.

PAY RANGE:

$36.56 - $121,074.89

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

Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.

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