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About Us

Located 25 miles south of Rockford and 75 miles west of Chicago, Rochelle Community Hospital has been a cornerstone of the Rochelle community for over a century. As a critical‑access hospital, our staff provides state‑of‑the‑art emergency care, diagnostic testing, home healthcare resources, rehabilitation, occupational health, inpatient care, and surgery, as well as a variety of other outpatient services. At Rochelle Community Hospital, quality care isn t just our job, it s our passion.

We strive not only to deliver the highest quality and value to our patients, but also to our physicians and staff. As a member of our team, you can expect to work alongside our highly trained staff and administrators as we set out to create a higher standard of healthcare for our community.

A Registered Professional Nurse promotes and restores patient s health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families. Employee shall perform nursing functions in accordance with the policies, procedures, and objectives of the Nursing Department. The RN s responsibilities encompass compliance with The Joint Commission standards, CMS, OSHA, IDPH, the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and state regulations.

• Must be a graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing
• Must have current Illinois RN license.

• Must be currently CPR certified.
• Previous telemetry experience desirable.
• Must obtain ACLS and PALS certification within first six months of employment.
• Must pass a Telemetry test within the first six months of employment.
• Must show competency of those skills designated by the Manager of Inpatient Services by exam and/or demonstration.
• Must be in good physical and mental health, and able to work under pressure.
• Must have good teaching and communication skills.
• The ability to operate designated computer equipment.
• Must complete a basic dysrhythmia class annually.

• The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Requires long periods of standing at times.
• Requires quick movement, agility and fast response time.
• Requires direct patient contact with potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Frequent repositioning of patients.
• Ability to perform CPR - a strenuous activity.
• Demonstrates the ability to work accurately and effectively in oral and written directions and communication.
• Enjoys working with people and works cooperatively with other hospital staff.
• Constant kneeling, stooping, bending, twisting and occasional need to lift patients.
• Medium lifting, generally lifting not more than 50 lbs. maximum with assistance, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.