Registered Nurse- Miller; Tr​/Prn

REGISTERED NURSE- MILLER (TR/PRN)

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our acute care team in Kankakee, Illinois.

This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in a fast‑paced environment. The RN will provide high‑quality, compassionate care to patients undergoing various treatments, and will demonstrate flexibility within professional scope and licensure.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures within scope and monitor patient responses.
• Continuously monitor patient vital signs and document observations promptly.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians and other healthcare professionals; participate in interdisciplinary meetings and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatments, medications, and post‑discharge care.
• Maintain accurate documentation that meets regulatory and hospital standards.
• Provide a supportive environment that promotes comfort, trust, and understanding for patients and families.
• Support a collaborative work environment; provide feedback and communicate openly with peers.
• Respond to medical emergencies with effective intervention and life‑saving procedures.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and reduce healthcare‑acquired infections.
• Complete required continuing education hours for acute stroke units and maintain hospital‑based certifications.

• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new staff members and students.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives, evidence‑based practice, and research.

• Minimum of two years of acute care nursing experience preferred.

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• For pediatric unit: PALS certification required within 1 year of hire.
• For intensive care unit: ACLS certification required within 1 year of hire.
• New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn a BSN within 3 years of start date.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
• Professional nursing certification in area of specialty preferred.
• Basic ECG recognition skills preferred.

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including competitive compensation, benefits, retirement offerings, and programs that invest in your career development.

• Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on qualifications and experience.
• Premium pay such as shift differential and on‑call.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

This job description provides a general outline of the tasks and responsibilities. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.