Registered Nurse / RN

Mosaic • Pontiac, IL

5d • $32 - $42 • 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, providing person-centered health oversight in comfortable, home-like settings.

The role includes performing monthly health assessments, monitoring changes in condition, reviewing health records, following up on physician orders, and collaborating with doctors, specialists, and StationMD virtual care. The RN trains direct support staff on medication administration, health protocols, and specialized care, including G-tube management, insulin, and GLP-1 injections. The nurse may accompany individuals to medical appointments and maintains accurate, timely medical notes in the Therap electronic health records system.

The position is full-time and based at the primary office in Pontiac, with visits to residential homes in Pontiac and Dwight. The usual daytime schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Nurses share after-hours on-call coverage one week on and one week off with a peer nurse; responding to calls is compensated at the active hourly rate. The role offers clinical autonomy, a manageable pace, and support from local and broader nursing colleagues.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Illinois.
• At least 1 year of general nursing experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Obtain Illinois Nurse Trainer (RN-T Rule 116) certification within 6 months of hire; training is provided.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Strong clinical judgment, time management, self-motivation, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide active, hands-on care involving frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching at various levels.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs, push or pull up to 40 lbs of force, and safely transfer up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly health assessments and monitor individuals for changes in condition.
• Review health records and follow up on physician orders.
• Partner with doctors, specialists, and StationMD virtual care to support health outcomes.
• Train and empower direct support staff in 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 advocate for their voices and choices.
• Maintain accurate, timely medical notes in the Therap electronic health records system.
• Participate in shared after-hours on-call coverage and respond to assessment calls or changes in condition.

Benefits

• CHOICE Arrangement, a tax-free allowance benefit program for selecting a medical plan.
• Life insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance packages.
• Tax-free tuition assistance up to $1,000 per plan year.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• New welcome bonus of $5,000.

What This Job Offers

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