Registered Nurse (RN)

Citadel Health Care; Bourbonnais (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) match

BCBS Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Training Programs

Growth opportunities

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Citadel of Bourbonnais is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team to assume responsibility for a group of residents per shift. You will provide licensed care under physician orders and align with facility policies, standards, and regulations.

The role requires nursing licensure in the state and a Nursing degree, with preference for 1 year of experience and long-term care background. Excellent communication and infection-control adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree or diploma from an accredited college or university.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state.
• 1 year of experience preferred; long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide licensed care to residents as ordered by physician and in accordance with standards.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work areas and treatment rooms.
• Take vital signs; administer IV therapy and catheter care within license limits.
• Chart nursing notes reflecting care and resident responses.
• Ensure safety and infection control compliance; address hazards.
• Coordinate with non-licensed staff to meet care standards.
• Communicate with residents, families, physicians, and staff as required.
• Ensure care plans are implemented; suggest plan changes to IDT.
• Follow HIPAA policies and company procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Infection control

Flexible schedule

Overnight travel

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

RN license

1 year experience preferred

Long-Term care experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Citadel of Bourbonnais is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team! As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will be assuming responsibility and accountability for a group of residents for or a shift of duty. Nursing care is provided through assessment, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.

Registered Nurse (RN) Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides licensed care to assigned residents as ordered by physician and in accordance with facility, federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations
• Ensures assigned work area (i.e. nurse station, medication cart, medication room, etc.), resident care rooms and treatment areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Takes and records residents blood pressure and vital signs, administers catheter care, administers IV therapy to residents as ordered within license limitations, and provides respiratory care, e.g. oxygen, nebulizer treatments.
• Charts nurses notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided aswell as the resident’s response to the care.
• Ensures the resident’s environment is as free from accidents and hazards. Immediately corrects/addresses potential safety risks as prudent and warranted.
• Monitors and directs non-licensed ancillary services as deemed necessary to meet professional standards and maintain the highest practicable level of resident care
• Communicate/report information to residents, resident families, physicians, guardians, governmental agencies, and facility personnel as required by facility policy and State/Federal guidelines.
• Ensures that all aspects of resident care plans are implemented and maintained. Make recommendations for care plan changes to the IDT per professional standards.
• Ensures compliance with infection control standards. Immediately corrects/addresses identified instances of non-compliance.
• Follows and adheres to company policies and procedures regarding HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) compliance.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Registered Nurse(RN) Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Gracious and welcoming personality for customer service interaction.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm under stress.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Understands and follows infection control standards, policies and procedures.
• Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff.
• Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with short and long-term care residents and the elderly.
• Meets all health requirements, as required by law.
• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications. Microsoft Office version 1997, 2000 or XP, MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, E-mail, Outlook, Internet Explorer.

Registered Nurse (RN) Education and Experience:

• Nursing Degree or diploma from an accredited College or University.
• Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Registered Nurse.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Long-Term care experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.
• Meet all health requirements as needed.
• Dialogue concerning ADA reasonable accommodations are always available upon request – i.e. the interactive process.

Citadel Healthcare Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance.
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off

We don’t just offer care for you – we care about you.

Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.

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