LICENSE PENDING REGISTERED NURSE- MILLER HEALTHCARE

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a motivated and compassionate License Pending Registered Nurse to join its Skilled Nursing Facility team in Kankakee, Illinois. The role provides nursing care to residents under the direct supervision of a fully licensed RN while the employee awaits full licensure. The nurse assists with comprehensive resident care, contributes to care planning, and supports high standards of care and continuity while completing final licensure requirements. Assignments may vary within the employee’s professional scope, duties, and licensure.

The position includes direct resident care; monitoring and documenting vital signs; assisting with wound care, treatments, and medication administration as directed; reporting changes in residents’ conditions; participating in assessments and individualized care planning; maintaining medical records; and collaborating with residents, families, and an interdisciplinary care team. The nurse also supports resident and family education, safety and quality initiatives, regulatory compliance, staff training, and ongoing professional development. All duties are performed within the applicable scope of practice and under the required supervision of a licensed RN.

The role is based in a skilled nursing facility and involves frequent exposure to patients, blood and body fluids, airborne pathogens, chemicals, and other clinical hazards. Protective equipment is required as appropriate. Physical activities include standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying; assistive lifting equipment is used to move residents who cannot move independently.

The posted pay range is USD $34.52–$45.34 per hour. Compensation may depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training. Riverside Healthcare describes its Total Rewards package as including paid time off or paid leave hours depending on FTE, health and welfare benefits for eligible FTEs, retirement plans with employer match, educational assistance, employee well-being programs, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Official written notification confirming completion and passing of the NCLEX-RN examination.
• 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 ends upon the applicable specified licensure or Department decision event.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents, including assistance with activities of daily living, under the supervision of a licensed RN or APRN and within scope of practice.
• Monitor and record residents’ vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Assist with wound care, medication administration, and treatments as directed by a licensed RN.
• Promptly report changes in residents’ conditions or behaviors to the supervising RN.
• Participate in resident assessments and contribute to individualized care plans.
• Assist in implementing care plans, monitor resident progress, and collaborate with the nursing team on adjustments as needed.
• Accurately document observations, treatments, care provided, and residents’ responses in medical records.
• Coordinate care with therapists, physicians, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Communicate with residents, families, and healthcare professionals; participate in shift reports and care conferences; and advocate for residents’ needs and preferences.
• Monitor residents for adverse medication reactions, report issues promptly, and document medication administration in accordance with facility policies and state regulations.
• Ensure documentation meets facility policies and state and federal requirements.
• Participate in audits, compliance activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide supervised education and information to residents and families about health conditions, treatments, care routines, and care plans.
• Participate in training, in-service education, and professional development, and stay informed about nursing practices and treatments.
• Follow safety protocols, identify and report hazards, and promote resident and staff well-being.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including requirements concerning infection control, safety, abuse, neglect, and resident privacy under HIPAA.
• Mentor and guide less experienced nursing staff and assist with training new employees.
• Complete assigned Learning Management System training modules and courses.
• Demonstrate flexibility with assignments within professional scope, duties, and licensure.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs for employees at 0.5 to 1.0 FTE; paid leave hours accrued as employees work for employees at 0.001 to 0.49 FTE.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits for eligible employees.
• 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.
• Employee well-being programs and career development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation, potential premium pay such as shift differential and on-call pay, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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