LICENSE PENDING REGISTERED NURSE- EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a License Pending Registered Nurse to work in its Emergency Department in Kankakee, Illinois. The role provides compassionate, high-quality care to adult and pediatric patients receiving emergency treatment. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in a fast-paced environment, working under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse. Assignments may vary within the employee’s professional scope, duties, and licensure.

The position includes assessing patients’ physical, emotional, and psychological needs; developing individualized care plans with patients, families, and the healthcare team; administering ordered medications and treatments; monitoring patient status and responses; coordinating care; educating patients and families; and maintaining accurate documentation. The nurse also supports positive patient and employee experiences, responds to emergencies, follows infection-control protocols, and participates in professional development and quality-improvement activities.

The license-pending practice privilege is governed by the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and ends under specified circumstances, including receipt of an RN license, refusal of the application, a Department request to stop practice pending a decision, or expiration of the applicable three-month period after the exam pass date. The period may be extended if the Department needs additional time to process the application.

New graduate RNs starting on or after January 1, 2025, must earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing within three years of their start date. The listed pay range is USD $34.52–$45.34 per hour. The position involves frequent exposure to blood and body fluids and potential exposure to airborne pathogens, chemicals, radiation, and other hazards. Protective clothing is required as appropriate, including for chemotherapy or isolation. Physical activities include standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, and occasional pushing or pulling; assistive equipment is used to move patients who cannot move independently.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Official written notification confirming completion of and passing the NCLEX-RN exam.
• Proof of submission of the required licensure fee.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Practice as a license-pending registered nurse must comply with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and applicable license-pending limitations.
• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills, ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Flexibility to accept assignments within professional scope, duties, and licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with patients, families, and the healthcare team in relation to patient goals of care.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as ordered by a provider.
• Monitor patients’ responses to treatment and update care plans as needed.
• Continuously monitor vital signs, physical condition, and responses to interventions; document observations and changes promptly and accurately.
• Coordinate care and treatment plans with physicians and other healthcare professionals; participate in interdisciplinary meetings and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, medication options, and post-discharge care, taking culture and age into consideration.
• Provide support and resources to help patients manage their health and recovery.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation and comply with regulatory and hospital documentation standards.
• Engage with patients and families in a way that promotes comfort, trust, understanding, and a supportive experience; address concerns with empathy and professionalism.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment through constructive feedback, assistance to peers, and open communication.
• Respond to medical emergencies, including performing life-saving procedures and stabilizing patients as needed.
• Follow infection-control protocols and standard precautions to help maintain a safe environment and prevent the spread of infection.
• Participate in professional development and training, complete required education, and take part in quality-improvement initiatives, Evidence Based Practice, and research when applicable.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs for employees at 0.5 to 1.0 FTE.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits for employees at 0.5 to 1.0 FTE.
• 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.
• Paid Leave Hours accrued as worked for employees at 0.001 to 0.49 FTE.
• 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