REGISTERED NURSE- RMC 3RD CARDIAC TELE (PT Days)

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 47,086 - 61,234; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our acute care team in Kankakee, Illinois. The RN will focus on high-quality patient care, assess needs, and implement care plans in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate must possess strong clinical and interpersonal skills, and the commitment to deliver excellent patient-centered care. Join us to contribute to our mission of supporting patients during their recovery journey.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of acute care nursing experience preferred.
• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' needs.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Emergency response

Education

Graduate of an approved nursing school

Current RN license in Illinois

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

BSN degree preferred

Tools

Electronic health record software

Job description

Overview

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our acute care team in Kankakee, Illinois. The RN will provide high‑quality, compassionate care to patients undergoing various treatments. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a commitment to excellence in delivering patient‑centered care. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope, duties, and licensure.

Essential Duties

• Patient Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and psychological needs. Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Treatment Administration: Administer medications, treatments, and procedures within scope as ordered by provider. Monitor patient responses to treatments and adjust care plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor patients’ vital signs, physical condition, and response to interventions. Document all observations and changes in patient status accurately and promptly.
• Coordination of Care: Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and manage treatment plans effectively. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to discharge planning.
• Patient Education: Take into consideration culture and age when educating patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatments, medication options, and post‑discharge care. Provide support and resources to help patients manage their health and recovery.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and hospital documentation standards.
• Patient Experience: Engage with patients and their families in a manner that promotes comfort, trust, and understanding. Address patient concerns with empathy and professionalism, striving to create a positive and supportive environment that fosters a sense of security and well‑being.
• Employee Experience: Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment. Offer constructive feedback and assistance to peers, and engage in open communication to promote a culture of mutual respect and teamwork.
• Emergency Response: Respond to medical emergencies with quick and effective intervention, including performing life‑saving procedures and stabilizing patients as needed.
• Infection Control: Adhere to infection control protocols and ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. Implement standard precautions and safety measures to prevent the spread of infections. Leverage nurse‑driven protocols to reduce healthcare‑acquired infections.
• For all acute stroke units: Satisfactorily complete all required continuing education hours regarding the care of acute stroke patients.
• Maintain annual education requirements for hospital‑based certifications (e.g., DNV CARF).
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with best practices and advancements in nursing practice.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new staff members and students as needed.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives, evidence‑based practice, and research when applicable.

Non‑Essential Duties

• Participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with best practices and advancements in nursing practice.
• Complete all required education.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new staff members and students as needed.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives, evidence‑based practice, and research when applicable.

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of two years of acute care nursing experience preferred.

Required Licensure/Education

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois. New graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within three years of start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• For intensive care unit: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within one year of hire.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
• Professional nursing certification in area of specialty preferred.
• Basic ECG recognition skills preferred.

Our Commitment To You

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and programs that invest in your career development. Our Total Rewards package includes:

Compensation

• Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training.
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on‑call.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits – 0.5 To 1.0 FTE

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health‑care and dependent‑care expenses.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

Benefits – 0.001 To 0.49 FTE

• Paid leave hours accrued as you work.

Exposure / Sensory Requirements

• Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheets.
• Video Display Terminals: Average.
• Blood and Body Fluids: Frequent contact with intravenous devices, high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids; use of needleless IV system, universal precautions, and protective equipment minimize risk.
• TB or Airborne Pathogens: Patient diagnostic presentations pose high risk; use of protective wear, appropriately sized TB mask from fit test, and universal precautions reduce risk.

Sensory Requirements (Speech, Vision, Smell, Hearing, Touch)

• Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/doctors, coworkers, ancillary personnel and other department heads. Ability to ask for help.
• Vision: Required to observe patients and their physical assessment, read reports, and read machines.
• Smell: Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood, electrical/fire safety.
• Hearing: Necessary to hear alarms, calls for help, patient verbalizations, and listen for lung, bowel, heart sounds.
• Touch: Necessary to assess patients and to distinguish between hot and cold.

Activity / Lifting Requirements

• Sit: 10%
• Twist: 4%
• Stand: 40%
• Walk: 25%
• Kneel: 1%
• Lift: 10%
• Bend: 30%
• Reach above shoulders: 3%
• Maximum consecutive time (minutes) for each activity:
  • Sit: 30
  • Twist: 15
  • Stand: 60
  • Walk: 10
  • Bend: 15
  • Lift: 5
  • Reach above shoulders: 2

Repetitive Use of Hands

• Simple grasp 10 lbs.
• Normal weight < 5 lbs.
• Pushing & pulling – 50‑200 lbs., occasionally.
• Fine manipulation: typing on computer, medical/supply dispensing cabinet, writing in chart, drawing up meds and administering, starting IVs.
• Leg strength: Up to 50 lbs., occasionally.

Environmental Factors and Special Hazards

• Inside hours: 6‑40.
• Outside hours: 0.
• Temperature: Normal range.
• Lighting: Average.
• Noise levels: Average.
• Humidity: Normal range.
• Atmosphere: Odors.
• Special Hazards: Chemical – drugs/chemotherapy, explosive – oxygen, radiation – cesium implants and radioactive iodine therapy, mechanical – use of Hoover lift bed scales, motorized wheelchairs, bathtub lift chair.
• Protective clothing required: gloves, gowns, masks, goggles for chemotherapy isolation or other high‑risk cases.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Pay Range

USD $34.18 – USD $44.45 per hour