Registered nurse- Rmc 2nd medical (Ft nights)
Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality acute care, including comprehensive patient assessments and the implementation of individualized care plans. Key duties involve administering treatments, monitoring patient status, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our acute care team in Kankakee, Illinois.
The RN will provide high quality, compassionate care to patients undergoing various treatments.
This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in a fast paced environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong clinical and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a commitment to excellence in delivering high quality, patient centered care.
Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
Essential Duties Patient Assessment and Care Planning: 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.
Treatment Administration: Administer medications, treatments, and procedures within scope as ordered by provider.
Monitor patient responses to treatments and adjust care plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor patients' vital signs, physical condition, and response to interventions.
Document all observations and changes in patient status accurately and promptly.
Coordination of Care: Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and manage treatment plans effectively.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to discharge planning.
Patient Education: Takes in consideration culture and age when educating patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatments, medication options, and post-discharge care.
Provide support and resources to help patients manage their health and recovery.
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and hospital documentation standards.
Patient
Experience: Engage with patients and their families in a manner that promotes comfort, trust, and understanding. Address patient concerns with empathy and professionalism, striving to create a positive and supportive environment that fosters a sense of security and well-being.
Employee
Experience: Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment. Offer constructive feedback and assistance to peers, and engage in open communication to promote a culture of mutual respect and teamwork.
Emergency
Response: Respond to medical emergencies with quick and effective intervention, including performing life-saving procedures and stabilizing patients as needed.
Infection
Control: Adhere to infection control protocols and ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. Implement standard precautions and safety measures to prevent the spread of infections. Leverages nurse driven protocols to reduce healthcare acquired infections.
For all acute stroke units: Satisfactorily complete all required continuing education hours regarding the care of acute stroke patients. Team member will maintain annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV CARF and or others). Non Essential Duties Participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with best practices and advancements nursing practice. Completes all required education Assist in the orientation and training of new staff members and students as needed. Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives, Evidence Based Practice, and research when applicable.
Preferred Experience Minimum of two years of acute care nursing experience preferred. Required Licensure/Education Graduate of an approved school of nursing Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required For pediatric
Unit: PALS Certification required within 1 year of hire For intensive care
.5 to 1.0 FTE Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability 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
.001 to .49 FTE: Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work Employee Health Requirements Exposure/Sensory Requirements: Exposure: Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheets Video Display Terminals: Average Blood and Body Fluids: Diagnostic composite of patients, frequent contact with intravenous devices, and high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids (blood, stool, vomitus) and administration of blood does create a high risk. use of needleless IV system, universal precautions and protective equipment minimize risk. TB or Airborne Pathogens: Patient diagnostic presentations do pose high risk; however, usage of protective wear, appropriate size TB mask from fit test and universal precautions reduces risk. Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/doctors, coworkers, ancillary personnel and other department heads. Ability to ask for help.
Required to observe patients and their physical assessment, ability to read reports, ability to read machines.
Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
Necessary to hear alarms, calls for help and to hear patient verbalizations; ability to listen for lung, bowel, heart sounds.
Usd $34.52 - Usd $45.34 /Hr
Candidates must be a graduate of an approved nursing school with a current Illinois RN license and BLS certification. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and two years of acute care experience are preferred.
Market context
In Illinois, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with an active Illinois license and current CPR certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for both accredited nursing education and readiness to work in fast-paced care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, CPR status, and degree match before applying.
