Registered Nurse

Ascension Living; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascension Living in Des Plaines, IL seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for Nazarethville Place to provide direct nursing care in a long-term care setting. You will implement care plans, monitor patient conditions and coordinate with the healthcare team for well-coordinated care.

You’ll ensure safety, carry out physician orders, and assist with discharge planning. Minimum requirements include RN licensure and BLS certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• RN licensure and BLS within 1 month of hire
• Diploma from accredited school of nursing or equivalent licensure at time of hire
• Experience in long-term care is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting.
• Implement and monitor individualized care plans.
• Monitor and communicate patient conditions to the care team.
• Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff for well‑coordinated care.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders accurately.
• Identify safety hazards and respond to emergencies to ensure resident safety.
• Coordinate discharge planning with the healthcare team.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Vital signs monitoring

Education

RN license

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Des Plaines, IL

Facility: Nazarethville Place

Department/Specialty: Senior Nursing Facility Unit

Schedule: Full-time | Day

Salary: $37.23 - $52.55 per hour

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Provide direct nursing care to patients in the long term care setting in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assure resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective action as appropriate.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education:
  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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