Acute Care RN - Make a Difference in Fast-Paced Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our acute care team. The RN will perform comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, administer medications, monitor patients, and coordinate care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong clinical and communication skills with a commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and compassionate education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing
• Current RN license in Illinois (IL)
• BLS certification required
• PALS certification within 1 year for pediatric unit
• ACLS certification within 1 year for ICU/IMC units
• New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn BSN within 3 years of start date

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan individualized care.
• Administer medications and procedures as ordered.
• Monitor vital signs and respond to changes in condition.
• Coordinate care with physicians and healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and post-discharge care.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Communication

Teamwork

Education

RN license in Illinois

BSN within 3 years for new grads

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Job description

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our acute care team. The RN will perform comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, administer medications, monitor patients, and coordinate care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong clinical and communication skills with a commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and compassionate education for patients and families.