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RN Clinic Neurology Day Shift

Mercyhealth · Janesville, WI · $31.21–$56.23 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What experience do you have with neurology patients, like those with seizures, migraines or MS?

What they are checking: Whether they have experience with common neurology conditions, which shortens their learning curve and helps them triage calls safely.

Tell me about a time you resolved a system breakdown.

What they are checking: Whether they take initiative to fix process problems they notice, since the posting values nurses who improve how the clinic works.

How do you explain complex neurological conditions in plain language?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain neurological conditions in plain language, since patients who understand their diagnosis manage it far more effectively.

What would you do

A patient calls with sudden weakness on one side. What do you tell them?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize stroke symptoms and direct the patient to call 911 immediately, since minutes determine how much brain is saved.

How do you help a family caring for someone with dementia?

What they are checking: Whether they support dementia caregivers with education and resources, since families carry much of the care and often burn out.

How do you handle a patient who is frustrated with slow progress?

What they are checking: Whether they show empathy while setting realistic expectations, since many neurological conditions improve slowly and patients easily become discouraged.

About the work

How do you teach a patient about a new seizure medication?

What they are checking: Whether they teach adherence and side effects clearly, since missed seizure medication doses can cause breakthrough seizures and serious injury.

How do you triage phone calls in a busy neurology clinic?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize phone calls safely by urgency, since a busy neurology clinic must quickly identify the few calls that are emergencies.

What would concern you in a patient with a new severe headache?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize red-flag headache features that need urgent evaluation, since a sudden severe headache can signal a life-threatening condition.

How do you document a phone call or visit accurately?

What they are checking: Whether they chart accurately and on time, because in a neurology clinic the record protects the patient and the nurse.

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The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

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. • Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of care • Documents according to standards 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. • Utilizes resources available to teach and support patient and family education. Provides education to the appropriate level of understanding. • Acts to resolve systems breakdowns and engages self and others in providing solutions. • Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance. • Utilizes clinical expertise & guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care. • Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command. • Participates in the professional nursing continuum process, unit/department practice activities and decisions and peer review process • Positively influences the professional and organizational environments and shared governance. • Engages in personal development and supports system-entity opportunities for continuous learning and growth including developing or revising evidence-based practice guidelines. • Illinois: 10 hours of continued education (as required for IL licensure) EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited nursing program. ADN required upon hire, BSN pr eferred . 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 department requirements . For example: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP OTHER SKILL S AND ABILITIES May include color blind test (per department guidelines) LEVEL OF SUPERVISION N/A PAY RANGE: $31.21 - $56.23 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

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