Acute Care RN — Fast-Paced, Patient-Focused Care

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our acute care team. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure excellent outcomes.

The role requires strong clinical and interpersonal skills, ability to multitask, and a commitment to patient-centered care, with separate education requirements including BLS, PALS/ACLS as indicated.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current Illinois RN license and BLS certification.
• PALS within 1 year for pediatric units; ACLS within 1 year for ICU/IMC.
• BSN within 3 years for new grads starting 1/1/25.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan individualized care with families.
• Administer medications and monitor responses.
• Monitor vitals and document changes.
• Coordinate care with physicians and teams.
• Educate patients and families considering culture/age.
• Maintain documentation and infection control.

Skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Current Illinois RN license

BLS certification

PALS certification by 1 year

ACLS certification by 1 year

BSN within 3 years for new grads starting 1/1/25

Job description

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our acute care team. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure excellent outcomes.

The role requires strong clinical and interpersonal skills, ability to multitask, and a commitment to patient-centered care, with separate education requirements including BLS, PALS/ACLS as indicated.