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Citadel Healthcare LLC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Citadel Healthcare LLC in Rockford, Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide care to residents. The role includes ensuring the cleanliness and safety of care areas, administering medications, and documenting care delivered. Candidates should have an accredited nursing degree, a valid RN license, and ideally one year of experience, preferably in long-term care. Citadel offers competitive pay, 401(k) with company match, and several employee benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Long-Term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides licensed care to assigned residents as ordered by physician.
• Ensures assigned work area is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Prepares and administers medications as ordered by the physician.
• Charts nurses notes in an informative manner.
• Ensures the resident’s environment is as free from accidents.

Skills

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

Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule

Demonstrate basic computer knowledge

Education

Nursing Degree or diploma from an accredited College or University

Current CPR Certification

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse

Job description

PA Peterson at the Citadel 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.

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.

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!

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.