Registered Nurse

Misericordia Heart of Mercy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,282 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Paid time off

401K Matching

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is seeking Registered Nurses (RN) or BSN-qualified nurses for multiple shifts in our skilled residence. The role focuses on delivering compassionate, high-quality nursing care, assessing residents, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, person-centered support.

We offer full-time and part-time opportunities with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement options, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Illinois RN license in good standing.
• RN license required; BSN positions may prefer BSN.
• Associates degree in Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care in accordance with Illinois laws and organizational policies; assesses residents, plans and evaluates care, and delegates tasks as needed.

Skills

Nursing care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

About Misericordia

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is a home to over 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged. Misericordia offers a continuum of care to meet residents’ diverse needs and aspires for each individual to live as independently as possible in the highest level of community integration feasible. At Misericordia, we value our employees' fostering opportunities for growth and development, generous benefits, competitive pay and a supportive work environment. Misericordia employees contribute to the mission and the community with their presence and focus on making residents lives, a life worth living.

Misericordia is currently hiring for Registered Nurse(s) for various shifts to provide nursing coverage.

Rewards Of Working With Our Residents

• Meaningful, mission-driven work that makes a direct, positive impact on residents’ lives.
• Opportunity to build strong, long-term relationships with residents and their families.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment with collaborative interdisciplinary staff.
• Ongoing training and professional development in IDD care and person-centered practices.
• Development of valuable skills in behavioral support, communication, and daily living assistance.
• Stable employment within a respected, well-established organization.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (health insurance, retirement options, paid time off).
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization.
• Structured routines that promote consistency and work-life balance.
• A safe, inclusive, and values-based workplace that emphasizes dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Personal fulfillment from advocating for independence, inclusion, and quality of life.

As An RN/BSN You Will

• Provides professional nursing care according in accordance with the Illinois Professional Registered Nurse Practice Act, and organizational policies and procedures. Employs critical thinking skills, assesses residents’ condition, recognizes changes, plans and evaluates care, monitors residents’ progress, and records pertinent observations. Delegates appropriate resident care tasks to other staff. Functions as a team member to fulfill unit/department goals.

Qualifications For RN

• Associate’s degree/official transcripts
• Current Illinois Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
• Good standing with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation

Qualifications For BSN

• Bachelor’s degree/official transcripts
• Current Illinois Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
• Good standing with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation

Status

Full -Time (40 hrs) or Part - Time (32 hrs)

Pay Structure

• New Grad Starting Rate:
• ADN/RN $36.50 per hour
• BSN $37.50 per hour
• Hourly Pay Range: $36.50 - $48.00 an hour - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
• Nurses will earn an additional differential based on the shift and the days worked:
• Weekend AM- $3.00 an hour
• Weekday PM/ON- $3.00 an hour
• Weekend PM/ON- $4.00 an hour

• We have multiple openings for RN’S and BSN’s on the day (7a-3p), evening (3p-11p), and overnight (11pm-7am) shift.
• Hours for our Skilled Nursing Residence are 6a-2p, 2p-10p, and 10p-6a.
• Part-time and full-time shifts available

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K Matching
• Roth 401k with 2% match tax-free withdrawals after retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Many opportunities for growth throughout the company
• Various professional trainings offered
• Referrals to state funded resource providing support in finding childcare

Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.