Registered Nurse / RN

Mosaic • Pontiac, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Mosaic is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to oversee the health and well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community residential homes in Pontiac and Dwight, Illinois. The RN serves as a clinical partner, health advocate, and educator, supporting person-centered health care in comfortable, home-like settings. The role offers independent clinical decision-making, a manageable pace, and opportunities to build meaningful relationships with the people served, with support from a collaborative local team and regional and national peer-nurse network.

The position is based primarily in Pontiac and includes local visits to residential homes and duplexes in Pontiac and Dwight. The regular daytime schedule is typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with shared on-call coverage alternating one week on and one week off with a peer nurse. On-call time is compensated at the active hourly rate when responding. Compensation is $32–$42 per hour, commensurate with experience, and the posting offers a $5,000 welcome bonus.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Illinois.
• At least one year of general nursing experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Obtain Illinois Nurse Trainer (RN-T Rule 116) certification within six months of hire; training is provided.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Strong clinical judgment, time management, self-motivation, and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to provide person-centered advocacy and active, hands-on care.
• Comfort with frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching at various levels.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, push or pull up to 40 pounds of force, and safely transfer up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Community health, home health, or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly health assessments and monitor changes in individuals’ conditions.
• Review health records and follow up on physician orders.
• Collaborate with doctors, specialists, and StationMD virtual care to advocate for health outcomes.
• Train and empower direct support staff on medication administration, health protocols, and specialized clinical care, including G-tube management, insulin, and GLP-1 injections.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments as needed and ensure their voices and choices are heard.
• Maintain accurate, timely medical notes in the Therap electronic health records system.
• Share on-call coverage to respond to after-hours assessment calls or triage changes in condition.

Benefits

• CHOICE Arrangement (Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement), a tax-free allowance benefit program for selecting a medical plan.
• Life insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Tax-free tuition assistance up to $1,000 per plan year.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• $5,000 welcome bonus.

What This Job Offers

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