Registered Nurse (RN)

Citadel Healthcare; Northbrook (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, Dental & Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Citadel of Northbrook, part of Citadel Healthcare, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time 3:00pm to 11:00pm shift. The RN will provide licensed care, administer medications, document care, and supervise CNAs to ensure high-quality resident outcomes.

Requirements include an IL RN license, nursing degree/diploma, and current CPR certification; 1 year experience preferred, with long-term care exposure beneficial. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification required.
• Nursing degree or diploma from an accredited college or university.
• Possess a current IL RN license to practice.
• 1 year of experience preferred; long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide licensed nursing care to residents as ordered by physician and in accordance with standards.
• Document and report nursing notes; manage shift responsibilities and MARs.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered; monitor residents' condition.
• Maintain safe, clean care areas and supervise CNAs on assigned unit.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Organization

Infection control

Flexibility

Computer literacy

Bilingual English/Russian

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

IL RN license

Current CPR certification

Job description

A 3,000 sign-on bonus is available for new Full-Time Afternoon Registered Nurses (RN) working the 3:00pm to 11:00PM schedule!

The Citadel of Northbrook 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. Bilingual candidates (English/Russian) are strongly encouraged to apply

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to join the Citadel Healthcare team and make a real difference in the lives of others. Take the first step towards a rewarding career as a Registered Nurse (RN) with us at a Citadel Center.

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 as well 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.
• Bilingual candidates (English/Russian) are strongly encouraged to apply

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 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.