Provide professional nursing care by assessing patient needs and implementing individualized care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include patient advocacy, health counseling, and supervising licensed practical nurses or unlicensed assistants.
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Position Summary
• Responsible for providing professional nursing care for SIH patients.
Education
Associate, Diploma, Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Nursing
Licenses and Certification
Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
Current CPR/BLS Card
Current ACLS card (within 6 months of hire) Intensive Care
NRP (within 6 months of hire) Mother Baby: 10154 Neonatal Intensive Care
Unit
10152
NRP & PALS (within 6 months of hire) Pediatrics: 10160
ONS CTC-Infusion Center: 10328 (Fundamentals within first 6 months) and Chemotherapy Certificate Course (within 1 year, renewed every 2 years) SJ-Infusion: 40329 (Fundamentals within first 6 months, renewed every 2 years) or ONS Chemotherapy Certificate (renewed every 2 years) Experience and Skills
Technical Experience: NA Role Specific Responsibilities
Assess patients to determine mental, physical, and spiritual needs
Establish a compassionate environment to provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patient and families
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates an individual plan of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care team.
Provide in health teaching and counseling to promote, attain, and maintain the optimum health level of patients
Demonstrate ability to use clinical judgement in conjunction with critical thinking to recognize, act upon, and report changes in patient condition.
Complete, accurate and timely documentation in patient medical record
Provide input into the development of policies and procedures to support patient safety and quality of care
Supervision and delegation responsibilities of licensed practical nurse and/or unlicensed assistant personnel
Serve as an advocate for the patient by communicating and collaborating with other health service professionals
Timely completion of required education, competencies, and licensure.
Float to other SIH nursing units within competency level Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $31.25 To $49.06 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits
Requirements
Requires a nursing degree (Associate, Diploma, Bachelor's, or Master's) and a current Illinois Registered Nurse license. Must possess CPR/BLS certification, with ACLS required within six months of hire.
associate degree
bachelor degree
postgraduate degree
Patient Advocacy
Care Planning
Patient Assessment
Critical Thinking
Nursing Care
Medical Documentation
Health Teaching
Clinical Judgement
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$31 - $49/hr
Location
Carbondale, Illinois
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Application
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Market context
Illinois nursing roles remain consistently in demand
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.
