Registered Nurse

Overview

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Licensed as RN in State of Illinois.

• Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.

• Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

Education:

• ADN required, BSN preferred

Licensure/Certifications:

• License to practice professional nursing in Illinois required

• Current CPR certification required

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years acute care clinical experience is required.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform patient care tasks as required

• Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids/tissue, contagious diseases, animals, etc.

• Will accept an Memorial Health System vehicle for business purposes only as deemed necessary by geography/mileage

• Must possess valid Illinois driver's license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required)

• Must have availability of personal vehicle with proof of insurance