Inpatient Rehab RN (License Pending) | Ortho/Neuro

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Assistance Program

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois, is seeking a License Pending Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Rehab Unit. The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for ortho/neuro cases under supervision, with emphasis on compassionate, patient-centered care.

The role requires BLS, PALS (ACLS preferred) and a BSN may be preferred for this position; the license-pending status ends upon licensure. The unit emphasizes teamwork, education and high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• PALS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan individualized care.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Monitor vital signs and patient responses to care.
• Coordinate with physicians and the healthcare team for discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families considering culture and age.
• Document assessments, interventions and outcomes.
• Support a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Respond to medical emergencies and stabilize patients.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and safety standards.
• Maintain annual education requirements for certifications.

Skills

BLS certification

PALS certification

ACLS certification

Education

BSN degree preferred

Job description

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois, is seeking a License Pending Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Rehab Unit. The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for ortho/neuro cases under supervision, with emphasis on compassionate, patient-centered care.

The role requires BLS, PALS (ACLS preferred) and a BSN may be preferred for this position; the license-pending status ends upon licensure. The unit emphasizes teamwork, education and high-quality standards.