Registered Nurse

Helia Healthcare•Olney, IL

About The Position

Helia Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care to residents and guide LPNs and CNAs. The position is hands-on, people-centered, and fast-paced, with a focus on compassionate, personalized care, teamwork, and creating a positive resident experience. The RN helps maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming facility and serves as a supportive team leader and role model. The role includes ongoing education through in-services, continuing education, and seminars. Employment offers are contingent on a successful background check and drug screen. Helia Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment.

Requirements

Current, valid Illinois Registered Nurse license.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
No disqualifying criminal offenses under applicable regulatory guidelines.
Ability to read and interpret journals, professional materials, policies, and regulations.
Ability to write nursing notes, reports, and procedures clearly.
Ability to interact confidently with leadership, residents, families, physicians, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Education and/or experience in long-term care, acute care, or geriatric nursing preferred.
Supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure resident care is delivered according to standards of practice.
Observe, assess, document, and communicate changes in resident conditions.
Administer medications and treatments.
Receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders accurately.
Implement and evaluate care plans that support residents’ wellness and comfort.
Keep equipment and supplies organized and notify leadership when restocking is needed.
Update the team at the start of each shift and communicate with them throughout the day.
Direct CNAs to ensure resident care is safe, respectful, and consistent with policy.
Round with CNAs before the end of the shift to ensure everything is in order.
Provide thorough handoff information to oncoming staff.
Complete admissions, pain evaluations, and other required assessments and documentation.
Advocate for residents to remain comfortable and pain-free.
Ensure incident and accident reporting is complete, accurate, and consistent with policy.
Promptly notify physicians and families about significant changes in resident health.
Assist with light housekeeping or maintenance when needed to maintain a clean, safe environment.
Help evaluate and coach team members respectfully and fairly.
Perform frequent rounds to keep the facility tidy, odor-free, and welcoming.
Uphold the facility abuse policy and ensure others do the same.
Attend in-services and educational programs, complete continuing education required to maintain certification or licensure, participate in seminars, and complete Silver Chair in-services on time.
Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.