ICU Clinical Nurse - Nights

Live Well Homecare; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Hoffman Estates, IL seeks an ICU RN to provide direct patient care in a high-acuity setting, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Promote patient- and family-centered care, educate on illness management and medications, and collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.

The role involves night shifts, a focus on safety and quality, requires an active RN license; BSN preferred and ICU experience strongly

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Active RN license required.
• No prior experience required; 2+ years ICU experience and BSN preferred.
• Trained in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient- and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medications.
• Participates in activities to ensure patient safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Develops and documents individualized care plans, collaborating with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and barriers.
• Maintains safety and alertness as this is a safety-sensitive role.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Teamwork

ACLS trained

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Role Overview:

Provides direct patient care in an ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promotes patient- and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medications.
• Participates in activities to ensure patient safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Develops and documents individualized care plans, collaborating with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and barriers.
• Maintains safety and alertness as this is a safety-sensitive role.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Active RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years of ICU experience and BSN preferred.
• Skills: Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork abilities; trained in advanced cardiac life support.

Additional Information:

The role offers opportunities for professional growth through a career ladder, leadership development, and continued education. The position involves working night shifts in a critical care environment with a focus on patient safety and quality nursing care.