RN: Meaningful Care, Growth & Full Benefits

Citadel Health Care; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, and Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Innovative Training Programs

Opportunity for Growth and Advancement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Citadel Healthcare team in Kankakee is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our care-focused facility. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities include administering medications, supervising CNAs, documenting care, and coordinating with physicians. Current RN license in Illinois and CPR certification are required; prior long-term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license in Illinois and CPR certification required.
• Nursing degree or diploma from an accredited program.
• 1 year of experience preferred; long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide licensed care to residents as ordered by physician and per standards.
• Record and report nursing data during shift change and handoff.
• Maintain clean, sanitary nurse station, medication cart, rooms, and treatment areas.
• Supervise day-to-day CNAs to ensure care meets standards.
• Take and record blood pressure and vital signs; administer medications and IV therapy as ordered.
• Receive and transcribe physician orders to residents’ charts and MAR.
• Chart nursing notes reflecting care provided and resident response.
• Count controlled drugs with another nurse during shift change and note discrepancies.
• Admit, transfer, or discharge residents to meet individual needs and safety.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Multitask & stay calm

Analytical & problem-solving

Organize & prioritize work

Infection control knowledge

Flexible schedule & travel

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

CPR certification

RN license in Illinois

Job description

The Citadel Healthcare team in Kankakee is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our care-focused facility. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities include administering medications, supervising CNAs, documenting care, and coordinating with physicians. Current RN license in Illinois and CPR certification are required; prior long-term care experience is preferred.