Acute Care RN - Compassionate, Fast-Paced Role

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 96,432,000 - 137,760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois, is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to support acute care. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, coordinating with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires an Illinois RN license (BSN preferred), BLS, and ACLS within 1 year for ICU roles. This is a full-time, on-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current RN license in Illinois; BSN considered a plus.
• BLS required; ACLS within 1 year for ICU assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan individualized care with families and team.
• Administer medications and procedures; monitor responses.
• Continuously monitor vital signs and patient status.
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families considering culture and age.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with standards.
• Engage patients to promote comfort and trust.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
• Respond to medical emergencies and perform life-saving procedures as needed.
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Documentation

Emergency response

Infection control

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois

BSN (preferred)

BLS certification

ACLS within 1 year

Job description

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois, is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to support acute care. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, coordinating with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires an Illinois RN license (BSN preferred), BLS, and ACLS within 1 year for ICU roles. This is a full-time, on-site position with comprehensive benefits.