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RN

Mercyhealth · Rockford, IL · $34.45–$51.68 an hour · Full time

Posted May 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time a system or process broke down during your shift. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they work to fix problems, since the posting asks nurses to resolve system breakdowns.

Tell me about a time you had to work with a difficult coworker.

What they are checking: Whether they keep teamwork focused on patient care despite conflict.

How have you been involved in shared governance or performance improvement?

What they are checking: Whether they help improve their unit's practice, which the posting values.

What kind of nursing setting do you work best in, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they are a good fit for the specific unit and will stay in the role.

What would you do

How do you teach a patient who has trouble understanding medical information?

What they are checking: Whether they adjust their teaching to the patient's level, as the posting requires.

A patient's condition is getting worse and the provider isn't responding. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they use the chain of command to get the patient the help they need.

A patient refuses a treatment the provider ordered. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they respect the patient's choice, explain risks and notify the provider.

About the work

Walk me through how you prioritize care for several patients.

What they are checking: Whether they use a clear framework like airway, breathing and circulation to decide what comes first.

How do you prepare a patient and family for discharge?

What they are checking: Whether they plan ahead and teach clearly so patients don't return to the hospital.

How do you double-check high-risk medications like insulin or blood thinners?

What they are checking: Whether they use independent double checks and follow safety protocols.

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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. • 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 - $51.68 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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