About this opportunity
Riverside Healthcare lists this REGISTERED NURSE- RMC 2ND MEDICAL (FT Nights) opportunity in kankakee, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our acute care team in Kankakee, Illinois. The RN will provide high quality, compassionate care to patients undergoing various treatments. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in a fast paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a commitment to excellence in delivering high quality, patient centered care. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
Essential Duties
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 provider. Monitor patient responses to treatments and adjust care plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor patients’ vital signs, physical condition, and response to interventions. 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 effectively. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to discharge planning.
Patient Education: Takes in consideration culture and age when educating patients and their families about their 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 patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and hospital documentation standards.
Patient Experience: Engage with patients and their families in a manner that promotes comfort, trust, and understanding. Address patient concerns with empathy and professionalism, striving to create a positive and supportive environment that fosters a sense of security and well-being.
Employee Experience: Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment. Offer constructive feedback and assistance to peers, and engage in open communication to promote a culture of mutual respect and teamwork.
Emergency Response: Respond to medical emergencies with quick and effective intervention, including performing life-saving procedures and stabilizing patients as needed.
Infection Control: Adhere to infection control protocols and ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. Implement standard precautions and safety measures to prevent the spread of infections. Leverages nurse driven protocols to reduce healthcare acquired infections.
For all acute stroke units: Satisfactorily complete all required continuing education hours regarding the care of acute stroke patients.
Team member will maintain annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV CARF and or others).
Non Essential Duties
Participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with best practices and advancements nursing practice.
Completes all required education
Assist in the orientation and training of new staff members and students as needed.
Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives, Evidence Based Practice, and research when applicable.
Responsibilities
Preferred Experience
Minimum of two years of acute care nursing experience preferred.
Required Licensure/Education
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: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 1 year 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.
Preferred Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred*
Professional nursing certification in area of specialty preferred
Basic ECG recognition skills 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.
Our Commitment to You
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:
Compensation
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
Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE
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
Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:
Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work
Employee Health Requirements
Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
Exposure: Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheets
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Diagnostic composite of patients, frequent contact with intravenous devices, and high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids (blood, stool, vomitus) and administration of blood does create a high risk. use of needleless IV system, universal precautions and protective equipment minimize risk.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Patient diagnostic presentations do pose high risk; however, usage of protective wear, appropriate size TB mask from fit test and universal precautions reduces risk.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/doctors, coworkers, ancillary personnel and other department heads. Ability to ask for help.
Vision: Required to observe patients and their physical assessment, ability to read reports, ability to read machines.
Smell: Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Necessary to hear alarms, calls for help and to hear patient verbalizations; ability to listen for lung, bowel, heart sounds.
Touch: Necessary to assess patients, need to distinguish between hot and cold.
Activity/Lifting Requirements
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 4%
Stand: 40%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 25%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 1%
Climb: 1%
Bend: 30%
Reach above shoulders: 3%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements:
Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Lifting equipment - carry 25'- 150' waist high (IV bags, patient trays). Carry charts 25'- 150' waist high. Filled laundry bags are filled half full so as not to weigh over 35 lbs. Carry fire extinguishers up or down 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 30
Twist: 15
Stand: 60
Crawl: 0
Walk: 10
Kneel: 0
Lift: 5
Drive: 0
Squat: 2
Climb: 1
Bend: 15
Reach above shoulders: 2
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp 10 lbs. Normal weight Pushing & pulling - 50-200 lbs: Occasionally
Fine Manipulation: Typing in computer, medical/supply dispensing cabinet, using pens to chart, drawing up meds in syringe and administration, starting IV's.
Leg Strength: Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: utilized in positioning beds during transport; x-ray, surgery or in an emergency situation from floor to floor, locking beds or cardiac chairs.
Environmental Factors and Special Hazards:
Environmental Factors (Time Spent): Inside hours: 6-40
Outside hours: 0
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere: Odors
Special Hazards: Chemical -drugs/work with patients receiving chemotherapy-Explosive-oxygen; Radiation-cesium implants and radioactive iodine therapy direct radiation for radiology equipment; mechanical- use of Hoover lift bed scales, motorized wheelchairs, bathtub lift chair.
Protective Clothing Required: As required for chemotherapy or in cases of isolation, i.e. gloves, gowns, masks, goggles.
Pay Range
USD $34.52 - $45.34 /Hr
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Worksite address
kankakee, IL, 60901, US
Who can apply
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