Registered Nurse (RN)

Aperion Care; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

On the job training

Above industry pay

Free uniforms

Benefits after month 1

Paid holidays

Paid CPR training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Aperion Care is hiring a Registered Nurse in Des Plaines, IL to provide direct nursing care and supervise nursing assistants. You will administer medications, follow care plans, and coordinate with physicians while ensuring safety and confidentiality.

The role supports a collaborative team environment in a long-term care setting. The RN will engage with residents and families, document accurately, and participate in ongoing training to maintain high standards of care.

Qualifications

• RN with an active, unencumbered license in the appropriate state.
• Knowledge of nursing practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to long-term care facilities.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to train and adapt to facility protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and supervise assistants to ensure quality resident care.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document accurately.
• Develop and follow care plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Maintain safety protocols and confidentiality in compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and communicate with residents, families, and staff.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as needed.
• Participate in rounds and respond to changes in resident condition.

Skills

RN license

Nursing knowledge

CPR/First Aid

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Job description

Registered Nurse

We offer:

• 401k with Employer Match
• On the Job Training
• Above Industry Starting Pay
• Free Uniforms
• Benefits after first calendar month of employment
• Paid Holidays
• Paid CPR Training and Certification
• A Career, not just a job – Room to grow and advance within the company

Healthcare Superheroes… while we don’t require you to leap tall buildings in a single bound, here are the responsibilities & qualifications for this role.

Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises nursing assistants to ensure high-quality care in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Key responsibilities include planning and overseeing daily nursing activities, administering medications, completing required documentation, and maintaining patient confidentiality. The RN also performs professional nursing services such as catheterization, wound care, and IV care, while fostering a warm and collaborative environment. Additionally, the role involves coordinating with physicians, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and maintaining effective communication with residents, families, and staff to meet residents' needs.

Responsibilities, including but not limited to

"Ideal employee" is someone who knows the relevant industry content and can apply that knowledge to complete the tasks of their assigned job role.

• Be able to perform all functions under your active license as it pertains to your assigned duties.
• Know the residents you serve, providing care based on their care plans and physician orders.
• Prepare & administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Develop & maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours. Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Assist in all aspects of a resident’s daily life, including activities of daily living, meal service, and social engagement.
• Appropriately communicate with clinical leadership when a resident’s needs change.
• Know how to approach and care for residents with dementia.
• Be willing to take on other duties and assignments within the scope of your knowledge and experience.
• Full job description provided upon hire.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a current unencumbered state license.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing & medical practices & procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.
• Willing to take additional training or education, which specific states may require.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable while handling multiple priorities.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Required to sit, stand, bend, and walk intermittently throughout the workday; lift and/or move up to 100
• Must be able to cope with the mental & emotional stress of the position.
• May include health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical & physical examination.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate,

Aperion Care. Strive for Perfection. Achieve Excellence.

Part-time positions also available. (Without benefits)

Aperion is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, gender, identity, religion, marital status, age, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, veteran status, special disabled veteran status, union membership or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulations.