Registered Nurse (RN)

Aperion Care; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Employer Match

On the Job Training

Above Industry Starting Pay

Free Uniforms

Benefits after first calendar month of

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Aperion Care delivers direct nursing care to residents, supervises aides, and ensures high-quality care in line with federal, state, and local regulations. The RN plans daily activities, administers medications, completes required documentation, and maintains resident confidentiality.

Qualified candidates hold an RN license, CPR and First Aid certifications, and preferably long-term care experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Experience in Long Term Care preferred.
• Willing to take additional training as needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and time-management abilities.
• Good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise aides.
• Plan daily nursing activities and coordinate with physicians.
• Administer medications and document accurately.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and safety protocols.
• Care for residents with dementia and manage changing needs.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Long-term care experience

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Team leadership

Job description

Registered Nurse

• 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

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.