Registered NURSE- Nursery

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Nursery team in Kankakee, Illinois. As a Nursery RN, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to mothers, newborns, and critically ill infants in both the obstetric and neonatal intensive care units. This dual-role nurse provides care from delivery through the neonatal period, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of patients in need of specialized care.

Additionally, this position requires flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

• Educate mothers and families about postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
• Provide specialized care for critically ill newborns, including preterm infants and those with congenital conditions.
• Administer medications, fluids, and nutritional support, including tube feedings and IV therapy.
• Monitor vital signs and manage complex medical equipment such as ventilators and incubators.
• Perform and document newborn assessments, including neurological, respiratory, and cardiac monitoring.
• Respond to obstetric and neonatal emergencies.
• Collaborate with physicians and the NICU team to stabilize critically ill infants.
• Participate in Code OB, Code Blue, and neonatal transport situations as necessary.
• Provide education and support to parents regarding newborn care, preterm infant care, and discharge instructions.
• Offer guidance on breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and developmental milestones.
• Work closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation in patient medical records.
• Team member will maintain annual education requirements

• Participate in unit meetings, educational workshops, and ongoing training to stay updated on best practices.
• Assist with maintaining unit cleanliness, supplies, and equipment.
• Serve as a mentor or preceptor to new nurses and nursing students.
• Participate in hospital initiatives, community outreach programs, and quality improvement efforts.

• Nursery experience preferred.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• * New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of start date.

• BSN preferred*
• Professional nursing certification in area of specialty is preferred.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:

• Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and 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 you work

Exposure to:

• Chemicals:
  Disinfectants, Betadine, room deodorizers, Alcohol, others per MSDS sheets Video Display Terminals:
  Average
• Blood and Body Fluids:
  Frequent contact with IV devices and high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids (blood, vomitus, stool and amniotic fluid) does create a high risk.
• However, appropriate usage of needleless IV system, universal precautions, and protective equipment should greatly minimize risk.
• TB or Airborne Pathogens:
  Minimal risk exists, given…