Registered NURSE- RMC 3RD IMCU; Nights

Overview

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join the acute care team in Kankakee, Illinois. The RN will provide high‑quality, compassionate care to patients undergoing various treatments in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a commitment to excellence in delivering patient‑centered care.

• Patient Assessment and Care Planning: conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and psychological needs; develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Treatment Administration: administer medications, treatments, and procedures within scope as ordered by the provider; monitor patient responses and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Patient Monitoring: continuously monitor vital signs and physical condition; document all observations and changes in patient status accurately and promptly.
• Coordination of Care: collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and manage treatment plans; participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to discharge planning.
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  consider culture and age when educating patients and families about medical conditions, treatments, medication options, and post‑discharge care; provide support and resources to help patients manage their health and recovery.
• Documentation: maintain accurate and detailed documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes; ensure compliance with all regulatory and hospital documentation standards.
• Patient
  
  Experience:
  
  engage with patients and families to promote comfort, trust, and understanding; address concerns with empathy and professionalism to foster a caring environment.
• Employee
  
  Experience:
  
  contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment; offer constructive feedback, assist peers, and promote a culture of mutual respect.
• Emergency Response: respond to medical emergencies with quick, effective intervention, including life‑saving procedures.
• Infection Control: adhere to protocols, maintain a clean environment, implement standard precautions, and reduce healthcare‑acquired infections.
• Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  complete required continuing education hours for acute stroke patient care and maintain annual hospital‑based certification requirements.

• Participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with best practices and advances in nursing practice.
• Assist in orientation and training of new staff members and students as needed.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives, evidence‑based practice, and research when applicable.

• Minimum of two years of acute care nursing experience.

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• PALS certification required within one year of hire for the pediatric unit.
• ACLS certification required within one year of hire for intensive care and intermediate care units.
• New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within three 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.

• Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on qualifications, skills, experience, and training.
• 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‑ and long‑term disability.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational assistance program.

• Paid leave hours accrued as…