Registered Nurse

Presbyterian Homes & Services

$76K — $115K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an accredited registered nursing program.
  • Current Illinois nursing license required.
  • CPR certification from American Heart Association necessary.
  • Preferred experience: 1 year RN in hospital or long-term care with adults.
  • Demonstrated interest in geriatric care.
  • Understanding of common health issues affecting older adults.
  • Strong communication skills are essential.
  • Ability to supervise nursing assistants effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care within established standards.
  • Support and adhere to policies and procedures of the facility.
  • Safeguard and respect residents' rights during care.
  • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders including staff and families.
  • Take responsibility for the clinical care of assigned residents.
  • Conduct regular rounds to assess residents' conditions and care responses.
  • Monitor residents with acute health issues closely and provide skilled care.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule with full-time and part-time opportunities.
  • Multiple shift options available for better work-life balance.
  • Competitive hourly pay with potential for shift and weekend differentials.
  • Opportunity for registry (PRN) roles for varied experience.
  • Evergreen opportunity to join a talent pool for future openings.
Full Job Description
This opening is an evergreen opportunity, meaning that by applying, you'll be added to our talent pool for both current and future openings for this role.

Full-Time / Part-Time:
All shifts available (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am)
Pay: $37.00-$55.50 per hour (based on years of experience)
Shift and weekend differentials apply where eligible.

Registry (PRN):
All shifts available (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am)
Pay: $47.00 per hour
Plus shift and weekend differentials!

Essential Functions:
  • Practices nursing within the scope of standards of nursing practice.
  • Supports Presbyterian Home's policies and procedures and Nursing Department standards of care.
  • Observes and preserves residents' rights.
  • Communicates appropriately with supervisors, co-workers, other employees, physicians, consultants, residents, families, and visitors.
  • Accepts accountability for clinical care of assigned residents.
  • Makes rounds on residents frequently throughout each shift, assessing for changes in condition and response to care and treatment.
  • Monitors the status of residents with acute problems.
  • Provides direct nursing care to residents who require professional skilled care.
  • Administers medications and treatments in accordance with established policies and procedures. Is familiar with indication for use, action, and major side effects of medications administered.

Qualifications:
  • Graduation from an approved registered professional nursing program.
  • Active, current Illinois license to practice professional nursing.
  • CPR Certification Required - Accredited by American Heart Association.
  • One year as an RN in a hospital (general care) or long-term care setting with adults preferred.
  • Genuine interest in working with older adults.
  • Knowledge of aging changes and common health problems of geriatric patients.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to direct nursing assistants.

Ready to Join a Team That Feels Like Family?!

If you're passionate about helping others, excited to grow in your career, and eager to make a real impact, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and discover the difference you can make at Westminster Place!

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