REGISTERED NURSE- FIFTH EAST (FT 5a-5:30p)

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse to join its acute care team in Kankakee, Illinois. The RN provides high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care to patients undergoing various treatments in a fast-paced environment. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, and requires flexibility with assignments within the nurse’s professional scope, duties, and licensure.

The nurse assesses patients’ physical, emotional, and psychological needs; develops individualized care plans with patients, families, and the healthcare team; administers ordered medications and treatments; monitors patient condition and response to interventions; and documents care. The RN coordinates care with physicians and other professionals, contributes to interdisciplinary meetings and discharge planning, and educates patients and families with consideration for culture and age. The position also includes responding to emergencies, following infection-control protocols, and contributing to a supportive, collaborative work environment.

The posted schedule is 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The pay range is USD $34.52–$50.29 per hour. Riverside Healthcare describes its Total Rewards package as including compensation and benefits, employee well-being programs, retirement offerings, and career-development programs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of Illinois.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of acute care nursing experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• Professional nursing certification in the area of specialty.
• Basic ECG recognition skills.
• For the pediatric unit, PALS certification is required within one year of hire.
• For the intensive care unit, ACLS certification is required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as ordered by a provider and within scope; monitor patient responses and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs, physical condition, and responses to interventions, and document observations and status changes accurately and promptly.
• Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare professionals, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, and contribute to discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatments, medication options, and post-discharge care, taking culture and age into consideration.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation and comply with regulatory and hospital documentation standards.
• Engage with patients and families empathetically and professionally, address concerns, and promote a supportive patient experience.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment through constructive feedback, assistance to peers, and open communication.
• Respond to medical emergencies, provide effective interventions, perform life-saving procedures, and stabilize patients as needed.
• Follow infection-control protocols and safety measures, maintain a clean and safe environment, and use nurse-driven protocols to reduce healthcare-acquired infections.
• For acute stroke units, satisfactorily complete required continuing education hours related to acute stroke care.
• Maintain annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications.
• Participate in professional development and training, complete required education, and assist with orientation and training of new staff and students as needed.
• Participate in quality-improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and research when applicable.

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, including 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