License-Pending RN Resident: Compassionate Patient Care

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois is seeking a License Pending Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate patient care in a fast-paced setting. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while coordinating with physicians and the healthcare team.

This role requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. New grads should have NCLEX-RN, BLS, and BSN preferred; licensure will align with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act for

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN in Illinois or eligible for license pending status.
• BSN preferred; ACLS preferred.
• Completion of NCLEX-RN and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan care with goals in mind.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes.
• Coordinate care with physicians and the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and post-discharge care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of interventions and outcomes.
• Promote patient experience with empathy and professionalism.
• Participate in infection control and safety protocols.
• Engage in emergency response and rapid stabilization when needed.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Monitoring

Coordination of care

Patient education

Documentation

Infection control

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Graduate of accredited nursing program

NCLEX-RN passing

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

BSN within 3 years (for new grads)

Job description

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois is seeking a License Pending Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate patient care in a fast-paced setting. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while coordinating with physicians and the healthcare team.

This role requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. New grads should have NCLEX-RN, BLS, and BSN preferred; licensure will align with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act for