LICENSE PENDING REGISTERED NURSE- IMCU

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated License Pending Registered Nurse to join its IMCU team in Kankakee, Illinois. The role provides high-quality, compassionate care to patients undergoing medical and surgical treatment, with an emphasis on orthopedic and neurological diagnoses, under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse. 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 role includes patient assessment and care planning, administering ordered medications and treatments, monitoring and documenting patient status, coordinating care with the healthcare team, educating patients and families, responding to emergencies, and following infection-control practices. The nurse also contributes to a positive and collaborative work environment and maintains annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications.

The license-pending practice privilege is governed by the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and ends when three months have passed since the official exam-pass date (unless the period is extended while the Department processes the application), when the RN license is received, when the Department refuses licensure, or when the Department requests that practice stop pending its decision.

The posted pay range is USD $34.52–$45.34 per hour. Riverside Healthcare describes its Total Rewards package as including compensation, premium pay such as shift differential and on-call pay, potential annual performance-based increases, paid time off or accrued paid leave depending on FTE, health and welfare benefits, retirement plans with employer match, financial wellness programs, and educational assistance.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Official written notification that the candidate completed and passed the NCLEX-RN exam.
• Proof of submission of the required licensure fee.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 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.
• License-pending practice must comply with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and applicable Department requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse, assess 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 patient responses and update care plans as needed.
• Continuously monitor vital signs, physical condition, and responses to interventions, and document observations and changes promptly and accurately.
• Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare professionals, participate in interdisciplinary meetings, and contribute to discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatments, medication options, and post-discharge care while considering culture and age; provide support and resources for health management and recovery.
• Maintain detailed documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory and hospital standards.
• Engage with patients and families empathetically and professionally, addressing concerns and promoting comfort, trust, and understanding.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment through constructive feedback, peer assistance, and open communication.
• Respond to medical emergencies with timely interventions, including life-saving procedures and patient stabilization as needed.
• Follow infection-control protocols and safety precautions to help prevent the spread of infection and maintain a 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs for employees at 0.5 to 1.0 FTE; paid leave hours accrued as worked for employees at 0.001 to 0.49 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.
• 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