RN Leader in Geriatric Care - Compassion & Team Leadership

Helia Healthcare; Olney (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Helia Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead and support a team of LPNs and CNAs, ensuring high-quality resident care in a fast-paced setting.

You will supervise care, administer medications, document assessments, and advocate for residents’ comfort and safety while following policies and regulatory guidelines. An Illinois RN license and possible supervisory experience are required, with CE activities encouraged.

Qualifications

• Current, valid Illinois Registered Nurse license.
• Experience in long-term care, acute care, or geriatric nursing preferred.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Ability to read and interpret journals, professional materials, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to write nursing notes, reports, and procedures clearly.
• Ability to confidently interact with leadership, residents, families, physicians, and the public.
• Continuing Education: attend in-services and CE needed to maintain certification or licensure.
• Join seminars that help you stay current with nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and communicate changes in resident conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders accurately.
• Implement and evaluate care plans to support wellness and comfort.
• Lead CNAs and direct residents’ care per policy.
• Perform rounds to ensure order and safety.
• Provide shift-to-shift handoffs with thorough information.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Education

Illinois RN license

Job description

Helia Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead and support a team of LPNs and CNAs, ensuring high-quality resident care in a fast-paced setting.

You will supervise care, administer medications, document assessments, and advocate for residents’ comfort and safety while following policies and regulatory guidelines. An Illinois RN license and possible supervisory experience are required, with CE activities encouraged.