Registered Nurse - FT Overnight - Chicago 60108

maryvilleacademy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health insurance options

Vision Insurance

FSA and HSA

403(b)

Paid vacation and sick days

9 paid holidays a year

Dental insurance after one year

Job summary

Maryville Academy is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high‑level pediatric care in our designated clinical settings. You will assist physicians, admit/discharge pediatric patients, document care and educate families, while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires IL RN licensure, pediatric-focused experience, and flexibility to cover shifts. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for staff development at Maryville Academy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of certified Registered Nurse Program.
• Must be licensed as an RN in Illinois.
• Experience in pediatric, emergency care or medical-surgical nursing.
• Experience in complex pediatric care.
• Ventilator experience preferred.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician with patient assessment, examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Provides patient care and documents conditions, interventions and observations.
• Admits and discharges children using proper forms and completes them within one hour.
• Educates patients and families about procedures and helps them cope with illness.
• Orientates new staff and attends mandatory in-services.
• Covers shifts as needed for patient safety.
• Administers medications.
• Maintains a clean, stocked patient care area.
• Keeps inventory records and required logs.
• Documents care/status changes every two hours.
• Processes orders for assigned children within two hours.
• Communicates health status changes to Supervisors and Director.
• Provides care coordination and leadership to LPNs and CNAs.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels and handles specimens.
• Assists with ADLs and meals when needed.
• Supervises/train Certified Nursing Assistants when delegated.

Education

Graduate of certified Registered Nurse Program

Must be licensed as an RN in Illinois

Pediatric/emergency/medical-surgical nursing experience

Experience with complex pediatric care

Ventilator experience preferred

Spanish speaking preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse -

• Graduate of certified Registered Nurse Program


• Must be currently licensed as a R.N in the state of Illinois


• Experience in pediatric, emergency care or medical-surgical nursing


• Experienced in the care of complex pediatric care;


• Must have IL Driver's License


• Must be over 21


• Pay range $38.00-40.00 per hour based on experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follows all Maryville's policies and procedures, all standard operating procedures for designated work sites/program, and all medical operating procedures and standard medical operating procedures;


• Assists physician with patient assessment, examinations, treatments and procedures;


• Provides patient care and documents conditions, interventions, observations and activities in collaboration with a Registered Professional Nurse.


• Admits and discharges children utilizing appropriate forms and completes them within one hour of admission/discharge;


• Thoroughly educates and explains procedures to patients and family members and assists them in coping with illnesses and evaluate patient responses;


• Orientates new staff when requested. Attends mandatory in-services;


• Is required to cover different work shifts if needed for the patient safety;


• Administers medications;


• Maintains a clean, well-stocked patient care area;


• Keeps all inventory records, logs and maintains required records;


• Completes assessment of assigned children within first hour of the shift;


• Documents patient care and/or status changes at least every two hours;


• Processes orders for assigned children within two hours of receipt;


• Maintains appropriate communication with all stakeholders regarding appointments and health status changes. Communicates the same to Supervisors and Director;


• Provides care coordination and leadership to LPN's and CNA's;


• Maintains effective patient inventory levels;


• Obtains specimens as directed;


• Provides assistance with ADL's and meals when needed;


• Assist in the supervision and training of Certified Nursing Assistants when delegated;


• Participates in continuous quality improvements efforts;


• Develops and modifies the Nurse's Plan of Care;


• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of certified Registered Nurse Program;


• Must be currently licensed as a R.N in the state of Illinois;


• Experience in pediatric, emergency care or medical-surgical nursing;


• Experienced in the care of complex pediatric care;


• Ventilator experience preferred;


• Spanish speaking preferred.

Skills /Knowledge:

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;


• Knowledge of medical terminology;


• Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner;


• Ability/willingness to adhere to the established departmental service standards;

Physical Demands:

• Required to frequently sit, stand, bend, stoop and walk, sometimes for extended periods;


• Required to lift/ move objects weighing in excess of 40 pounds;


• Must have visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above.

Environment and Scheduling:

• Work is performed in designated clinical or administrative office settings;


• Hours: two 12-hour shifts (7pm-7am) and two 8-hour shifts (11:00pm-7am) weekly, every other weekend 12 hour shifts, Saturday-Sunday


• Duties may involve contact with youth who may be threatening, aggressive and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol;


• Must be flexible and available to work additional hours when necessary;


• May be scheduled to work on weekends and/or holidays.


• Complies with weekend schedule requirements according to commitment level. Full-time at least every other weekend. As needed: one weekend shift/month minimum.


• Is required to work a minimum of two fall/winter and two spring/summer holidays for full-time. As needed is required to work one fall/winter and one spring/summer holiday.

Why Join the Maryville Family?

Maryville offers all full-time employees:

• PPO health insurance options


• Vision Insurance


• FSA and HSA


• 403(b)


• Paid vacation and sick days


• 9 paid holidays a year


• After one year of service you will be eligible for dental insurance, long term disability and life insurance and tuition reimbursement.

For more information about all of the services that Maryville provides, please visit our website at www.maryvilleacademy.org.

Maryville Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status or disability.

Hourly Rate: $38.00 - $48.00, depending on experience