RN - Nurse Educator

Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center Riverside · Rockford, United States

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Education verification is required.
• BSN preferred.

• Licensed as an RN in the states of IL and WI.
• Approved CPR certification required within 90 days.
• CDCES certification required.

• Utilize the nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members in patient care.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments following approved techniques, policies, procedures, standards of care, and state laws.
• Document patient care according to established standards.
• Develop, initiate, and execute individualized patient care plans as prescribed by physicians and clinic policies, including patient and family education.
• Participate in department or unit performance improvement activities, which may include shared governance.
• Provide clinical expertise and guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient's longitudinal plan of care.
• Utilize critical thinking related to patient safety and experience, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Engage in the professional nursing continuum process.
• Act as a resource for staff on patient education programs/materials development and related issues.
• Advocate for patients, addressing clinical, psychosocial, and financial issues.

• BLS/BCLS certification required.