To provide competent ethical services to our communities.

Why Mercy Nursing?

     Mercy Nursing can provide 1 to 24 hour Private Duty care per day to fit your needs.  We will stay with you or your loved one while at home, hospital, or in the nursing home.

Here's what our clients say about us:

  • They are dependable

  • They are accommodating

  • They are understanding-when my Mom had a personality difference with one of their staff, they just changed the staff person-no hassle!

  • They listen to our concerns and needs of our loved ones

  • The staff back at the office stays on top of the staff in the field

  • Very good follow-up on those in the field

  • Great in an emergency situation

  • Same day care needs filled - with a smile!

  • 24/7 service - gives me peace of mind 

    • About Our Agency

         Mercy Nursing is licensed through The Illinois Department of Public Health.  Our agency is bonded and carries all Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Insurance.  Mercy Nursing is a member of the National Private Duty Association.

         A scheduler and nurse are on-call 24 hours per day.  All scheduling is handled through the office for your convenience, this allows us the flexibility to accept your cancellations 2 hours prior to assignment at no charge to you.

         We meet with prospective clients and their family members, free of charge and assess their needs, both medically and personally.  We coordinate communication with your doctor, therapist, family, and social service agencies.  We work in conjunction with hospice or Medicare agencies involved in your care.  We accept private, insurance, and state payments.  Mercy Nursing is an approved agency for government programs including DCFS, DRS, DSCC and VA.  Our agency is a preferred provider for various insurance companies.

    Our Staff

  • Nurses Aides & CNA's skills are tested and supervised

  • Undergo Illinois State Police Criminal Background  Checks

  • Undergo Local County Judicial Searches

  • References Checked

  • Bonded

  • Insured with Liability, Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Insurance

    • R.N.'s/L.P.N.'s (Including Skilled Nursing): Provide the safe delivery of nursing care services.  Including ventilator care, tracheostomy care, wound care, medication administration, injections, and phlebotomy.

    C.N.A.'s (Certified Nurse Aides and Nurse Aides): Provide assistance to the client, give and reinforce activities, assist with daily needs such as bathing, dressing, monitoring vital signs, observation or change in habits and/or health.  Aides monitor unusual signs in activity and reports to the nursing supervisor assigned to your case.  Nurse Aides may also provide homemaker services along with hands-on personal care.

    Homemaker's: This type of employee can assist you with meal preparation, getting groceries, running errands, reading and companionship.  Homemakers do not perform any hands-on care.

    Services Available

  • Personal Care

  • Bath Visits

  • Tuck-In Visits

  • Medication Set ups

  • Teaching Self-Administered Injections

  • Respite Care

  • Dressing Changes

  • Catheter Care

  • Ventilator Care

  • Trach Care

  • Feeding Tubes

  • blood Draws

  • High-Tech Pediatric Care

  • Light Housekeeping/Errands

  • Transport to Dr. Appt's, etc.

  • Insurance Health Assessments

  • "HealthWatch" (Lifeline)

  • Staff Relief (R.N., L.P.N., C.N.A.)

    • Our History 

         Mercy Nursing has been employee owned since 2001.  Mercy Nursing was originally founded by a nurse and was based in her Sterling, Illinois home.  The agency grew and underwent location, as well as, ownership changes prior to Don Burton purchasing Mercy Nursing in 1995.

         Burton Placement was founded by Don and Peg Burton in 1991.

         Burton Placement is composed of the corporate Burton Placement and Mercy Nursing offices located in Sterling, IL as well as branch offices in Rochelle, Dixon, Sycamore, Oregon, and Princeton.

     

    Mercy's Commitment

    Our agency offers hope for improving the quality of life in our community.

     
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