LICENSE PENDING REGISTERED NURSE- ORTHO/ NEURO

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a License Pending Registered Nurse to join its Ortho/Neuro/Medical team in Kankakee, Illinois. Under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse, the role provides compassionate, high-quality care to patients undergoing medical and surgical treatment, with emphasis on orthopedic and neurological diagnoses. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope, duties, and licensure.

The position includes patient assessment and care planning, administration of ordered medications and treatments, monitoring and documentation, coordination with healthcare professionals, patient and family education, emergency response, and infection-control practices. The nurse also contributes to positive patient and employee experiences and maintains annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications. Non-essential duties include professional development, required education, and participation in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research when applicable.

The listed pay range is USD $34.52–$45.34 per hour. Riverside Healthcare describes a Total Rewards package that may include paid time off or paid leave, health and welfare coverage, retirement plans with employer match, educational assistance, premium pay, and performance-based annual increases. Benefits vary by FTE.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Official written notification of completion and passing of the NCLEX-RN exam.
• Proof of submission of the required licensure fee.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• New Graduate RNs starting on or after January 1, 2025, must earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within three years of their start date.

Nice To Haves

• Acute-care clinical nursing experience or rotations.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and psychological needs and develop individualized care plans with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as ordered by providers; monitor responses and update care plans as needed.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs, physical condition, and response to interventions, and document observations and changes promptly and accurately.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians and other healthcare professionals, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, and contribute to discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families, taking culture and age into consideration, about medical conditions, treatments, medication options, and post-discharge care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with regulatory and hospital documentation standards.
• Promote patient comfort and trust, address concerns empathetically, and help foster a supportive patient environment.
• Contribute to a collaborative work environment through assistance to peers, constructive feedback, and open communication.
• Respond to medical emergencies with effective interventions, including life-saving procedures and patient stabilization as needed.
• Follow infection-control protocols and safety measures to help maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Maintain annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications.
• Complete required education and participate in professional development and training.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and research when applicable.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs for eligible FTE levels; paid leave hours accrue for 0.001–0.49 FTE.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits for eligible FTE levels.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay such as shift differential and on-call pay.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Employee well-being programs and career-development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree