Registered Nurse (RN)

Misericordia Heart of Mercy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Roth 401(k) with 2% match

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Childcare resource referrals

Job summary

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is seeking Registered Nurses to provide professional care and support to residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a compassionate, person-centered environment.

New grads are welcome; we offer training, competitive hourly pay, shift differentials, and robust benefits including health/dental/vision, PTO, and retirement plans. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available with a focus on growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Provide professional nursing care in accordance with the Illinois Professional Registered Nurse Practice Act
• Assess residents' conditions and recognize changes in health status
• Use clinical judgment and critical thinking to plan and evaluate care

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in accordance with the Illinois Professional Registered Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies
• Assess residents' conditions and recognize changes in health status
• Use clinical judgment and critical thinking to plan and evaluate care
• Monitor resident progress and document pertinent observations
• Delegate appropriate care tasks to other staff
• Collaborate with CNAs, Nurses, and leadership
• Build meaningful relationships with residents while providing person-centered care

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Clinical judgment

Documentation

Delegation

Team collaboration

Patient relationships

Education

RN/ADN

BSN

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Make Your Nursing Career More Meaningful

At Misericordia, nursing is about more than clinical care. You will build meaningful relationships with residents, provide specialized nursing care, and help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live healthy, active, and fulfilling lives.

New RNs are welcome! Previous experience is not required. We provide training and ongoing professional development. What We Offer

• $36.50-$48.00 per hour
• New Grad ADN/RN: $36.50/hour
• New Grad BSN: $37.50/hour
• Up to $4/hour in shift differentials
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Ongoing training in intellectual and developmental disability care
• Professional development opportunities
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company matching
• Roth 401(k) with 2% match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Childcare resource referrals

What You Will Do

As a Registered Nurse, you will:

• Provide professional nursing care in accordance with the Illinois Professional Registered Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies
• Assess residents' conditions and recognize changes in health status
• Use clinical judgment and critical thinking to plan and evaluate care
• Monitor resident progress and document pertinent observations
• Delegate appropriate care tasks to other staff
• Collaborate with CNAs, Nurses, and leadership
• Build meaningful relationships with residents while providing person-centered care

Training and Support

New to intellectual and developmental disability nursing? That's okay. Misericordia provides ongoing training and professional development in ID/DD care and person-centered practices.

Previous experience in I/DD nursing is not required.

Qualifications RN/ADN

• Associate's degree in Nursing or official transcripts
• Current Illinois RN license
• Good standing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Current BLS certification

BSN

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or official transcripts
• Current Illinois RN license
• Good standing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Current BLS certification

Schedule

Full-Time: 40 hours per week

Part-Time: 32 hours per week

Residential Settings

• Day: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM
• PM: 3:00 PM-11:00 PM
• Overnight: 11:00 PM-7:00 AM

Skilled Nursing Residence

• Day: 6:00 AM-2:00 PM
• PM: 2:00 PM-10:00 PM
• Overnight: 10:00 PM-6:00 AM

Pay

New Graduate Starting Rates

• ADN/RN: $36.50/hour
• BSN: $37.50/hour

Hourly Pay Range: $36.50-$48.00/hour

The hourly rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise, years of experience, and other factors.

Shift Differentials

• AM weekend: +$3/hour
• PM/Overnight Monday-Friday: +$3/hour
• PM/Overnight weekends: +$4/hour

About Misericordia

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is home to more than 650 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. We provide specialized care in a supportive community designed to maximize each resident's potential. Join a team where your nursing expertise can make a meaningful difference every day.

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