REGISTERED NURSE- NURSERY (FT 5p-5:30a)

Riverside Healthcare•Kankakee, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join its Nursery team in Kankakee, Illinois. The Nursery RN delivers care to mothers, newborns, and critically ill infants in obstetric and neonatal intensive care units, from delivery through the neonatal period. The role collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support patient safety, health, and well-being, and requires flexibility to accept assignments within the nurse’s professional scope, duties, and licensure. The nurse provides postpartum, breastfeeding, and newborn-care education; cares for critically ill newborns, including preterm infants and infants with congenital conditions; administers medications, fluids, nutritional support, tube feedings, and IV therapy; monitors vital signs; manages equipment such as ventilators and incubators; and performs and documents newborn assessments. The nurse responds to obstetric and neonatal emergencies, collaborates with the NICU team, and participates in Code OB, Code Blue, and neonatal transport situations as necessary. The role also includes supporting parents with newborn and preterm-infant care and discharge instructions, maintaining accurate medical records, working with the interdisciplinary team, and completing annual education requirements. The position is listed as FT, with a 5 p.m.–5:30 a.m. schedule. The job description identifies frequent contact with blood and body fluids and exposure to chemicals, airborne pathogens, and infrequent portable X-rays. Protective clothing is used as required for universal precautions. The work includes standing, walking, bending, lifting and carrying items, occasional pushing and pulling, and use of fine motor skills for tasks such as typing, medication preparation, and starting IVs. Assistive lifting equipment is used to move patients who cannot move independently.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, or willingness to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
New graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of their start date.

Nice To Haves

Nursery experience preferred.
BSN preferred.
Professional nursing certification in the area of specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

Educate mothers and families about postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
Provide specialized care for critically ill newborns, including preterm infants and those with congenital conditions.
Administer medications, fluids, and nutritional support, including tube feedings and IV therapy.
Monitor vital signs and manage medical equipment such as ventilators and incubators.
Perform and document newborn assessments, including neurological, respiratory, and cardiac monitoring.
Respond to obstetric and neonatal emergencies.
Collaborate with physicians and the NICU team to stabilize critically ill infants.
Participate in Code OB, Code Blue, and neonatal transport situations as necessary.
Provide parents with education and support regarding newborn care, preterm infant care, and discharge instructions.
Guide families on breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and developmental milestones.
Work with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain accurate and thorough documentation in patient medical records.
Maintain annual education requirements.
Participate in unit meetings, educational workshops, and ongoing training.
Assist with maintaining unit cleanliness, supplies, and equipment.
Serve as a mentor or preceptor to new nurses and nursing students.
Participate in hospital initiatives, community outreach programs, and quality improvement efforts.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs for positions at 0.5 to 1.0 FTE.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits for positions at 0.5 to 1.0 FTE.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work for positions at 0.001 to 0.49 FTE.
Base compensation within the position's pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
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.