Registered Nurse (RN)

Citadel Health Care; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, Disability insurance

EAP

Employee Discount Program

Training Programs

Growth and Advancement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Citadel Health Care in Kankakee, IL, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled nursing care for residents per physician orders with optional CNAs supervision. You will document care, monitor vitals, administer meds and IV therapy, and ensure a safe, clean environment while complying with regulations.

The role requires current RN license in Illinois, CPR certification, and preferably 1 year in long-term care.

Qualifications

• Current CPR Certification required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides licensed care to assigned residents as ordered by physician and in accordance with facility, federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
• Provides and receives nursing reports upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
• Ensures assigned work area is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Directs and supervises day-to-day certified nursing assistant services for the unit.
• Takes and records residents' blood pressure and vital signs; administers catheter care; IV therapy as ordered; provides respiratory care.
• Receives and transcribes physician orders to resident charts/MAR/treatment plans.
• Prepares and administers medications and performs treatments as ordered by physician.
• Charts nurses notes reflecting care provided and resident response.
• Counts controlled drugs with other nurses at shift changes; notes discrepancies.
• Addresses safety risks; maintains safe resident environment.
• Admits, transfers and discharges residents as needed to meet individual needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Organization

Infection control

Flexible schedule

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Current CPR Certification

Licensed Registered Nurse

Job description

The Citadel of Kankakee is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team! The Registered Nurse (RN) assumes 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.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to join the Citadel Healthcare team and make a real difference in the lives of others.

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
• Provides and receives nursing reports upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
• 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.
• Directs and supervises the day-to-day certified nursing assistant services for assigned unit to assure that care is being rendered in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
• 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.
• Receives and transcribes physician’s orders to resident’s charts, Kardex/Care Medication Administration Record ("MAR"), treatment/care plans, as required.
• Prepares and administers medications and performs treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Charts nurses notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided aswell as the resident’s response to the care.
• Counts all controlled drugs with other nurse at shift change and notifies management of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.
• Ensures the resident’s environment is as free from accidents and hazards. Immediately corrects/addresses potential safety risks as prudent and warranted.
• Makes written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of shift as required.
• Admits, transfers and/or discharges residents as necessary to meet the resident’s individual needs and maintains the overall safety of other residents, staff and visitors.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Registered Nurse (RN) Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• 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.
• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.

Registered Nurse (RN) Education and Experience:

• Current CPR Certification required.
• 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, 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.

Citadel Healthcare Full-Time Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!

Why Citadel?

At Citadel, it’s personal. We’re more than a workplace. We’re a community of caregivers, leaders, and changemakers who show up every day with heart and purpose. Whether you’re at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone’s comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Citadel, you’re not just building a career. You’re becoming part of something bigger.

We’ve been honored as a Certified Great Place to Work for three years in a row and named one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, but the real reward is the difference we make together. Our people are the heart of our mission, and we invest in you with mentorship, growth opportunities, and a culture that sees you, supports you, and celebrates your impact.

Citadel Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Citadel, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome- our number one goal.

Citadel Healthcare has been nominated as a Great Place to Work.

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.