REGISTERED NURSE- RMC 3RD ICU MAIN (FT 5p-5:30a)

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The RN works with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to develop and carry out individualized care plans, administer ordered treatments, monitor patient condition and response, provide education, and coordinate care and discharge planning. The role also includes responding to emergencies, maintaining accurate documentation, adhering to infection-control and safety protocols, and supporting a collaborative and positive patient and employee experience.

The position is identified as full-time, with a 5:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m. schedule. Pay is listed as USD $34.52–$50.29 per hour. Riverside Healthcare describes a Total Rewards package that includes benefits and employee well-being programs, compensation and career-development programs, with benefit offerings varying by FTE.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• For intensive care unit assignment, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within one year of hire.
• For new graduate RNs starting on or after January 1, 2025, earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within three years of the start date.
• Maintain annual education requirements for applicable hospital-based certifications.
• Complete required continuing education hours for acute stroke care when assigned to an acute stroke unit.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and psychological needs and develop individualized care plans with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as ordered and within scope; monitor responses and adjust care plans as needed.
• Continuously monitor vital signs, physical condition, and responses to interventions, and document observations and changes promptly and accurately.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians and other healthcare professionals, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, and contribute to discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, medication options, and post-discharge care, taking culture and age into consideration; provide support and resources for health management and recovery.
• Maintain accurate, detailed documentation and comply with regulatory and hospital documentation standards.
• Promote patient comfort, trust, and understanding; address concerns with empathy and professionalism and foster a supportive environment.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace through constructive feedback, assistance to peers, and open communication.
• Respond to medical emergencies with effective interventions, including life-saving procedures and patient stabilization as needed.
• Follow infection-control protocols, standard precautions, and safety measures; use nurse-driven protocols to reduce healthcare-acquired infections.
• For acute stroke units, complete required continuing education hours regarding care of acute stroke patients.
• Maintain annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications, such as DNV, CARF, or others.
• Complete required education and participate in professional development and training to stay current with nursing practices.
• Assist with orientation and training of new staff and students as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and research when applicable.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs for employees at 0.5 to 1.0 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.
• Paid Leave Hours accrued as employees work for employees at 0.001 to 0.49 FTE.
• 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: No Education Listed