Perinatal Care Nurse Job Silvis Illinois USA,Nursing

Position: Perinatal Care Nurse (Hiring Immediately)
Location: Silvis

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. Mercy One Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.)

metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.

Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery

Silvis, IL

Shift: 3rd Shift

Hours: 5:00pm-5:30am

Status: FT/36 hours a week

POSITION

PURPOSE:

Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally competent care for women, newborns, and pediatric patients. Utilizes evidence-based practice and critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. Manages a diverse patient population across labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn nursery, pediatrics, and/or pediatric intensive care, with varying levels of acuity. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Technicians/Assistants, and other team members, while ensuring clear communication with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

Adheres to Mercy One’s performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of Mercy One.

Schedule

12-hour shifts
Day shift: 5:00 am – 5:00 pm, Night shift: 5:00 pm – 5:00 am
Every third weekend
Rotating weekends and holidays
PRN status – minimum requirement of 24 hours per month

General Requirements:

Registered Nurse in Illinois, Registered Nurse in Iowa within 1 year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree in nursing required

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Current Iowa RN license, (current Illinois (IL) license if working in IL) required.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.

High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability.

Basic computer skills required.

Colleagues of Mercy One Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit Mercy One Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at Mercy One Health System circle of care.

Pay Range: $32.74 - $49.11 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conducts an initial assessment to gather data. Makes an initial assessment of new admissions within 30 minutes of the patient’s arrival to the unit. Completes all areas of the admission assessment database within 24 hours of admission.

Identifies patient problems and develops them into an outcome/goal-based plan of care. Initiates the patient problem list and incorporates relevant obstetric, neonatal, or pediatric history into the plan of care. Analyzes and interprets assessment data to identify desired outcomes/goals for mother and child. Determines nursing interventions to achieve those outcomes/goals. Prioritizes care needs for both mother and infant. Identifies and makes appropriate referrals (e.g., Lactation Consultant, Social Services, Nutritional Services, Spiritual Care).

Implements the outcome/goal-based plan of care. Assigns and coordinates patient care based on acuity and team member competencies. Organizes and prioritizes care for mothers, newborns, and pediatric patients. Delegates tasks appropriately to other team members. Implements the plan of care including procedures, treatments, physician orders, nursing orders, education plans, and medications. Coordinates implementation with Case…


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