Registered Nurse (RN)

SIGN-ON BONUS OAK LAWN $3000.00 Registered Nurse We offer: 401k with Employer Match On the Job Training Above Industry Starting Pay Free Uniforms Benefits after first calendar month of employment Paid Holidays Paid CPR Training and Certification Tuition Reimbursement (qualified candidates) A Career, not just a job – Room to grow and advance within the company Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises nursing assistants to ensure high-quality care in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Key responsibilities include planning and overseeing daily nursing activities, administering medications, completing required documentation, and maintaining patient confidentiality. The RN also performs professional nursing services such as catheterization, wound care, and IV care, while fostering a warm and collaborative environment. Additionally, the role involves coordinating with physicians, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and maintaining effective communication with residents, families, and staff to meet residents' needs. Responsibilities Perform all functions under the active license as it pertains to assigned duties. Know the residents you serve, providing care based on their care plans and physician orders. Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician. Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel and other departments within the facility to ensure nursing services and activities are adequately maintained to meet the residents’ needs. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Receive and give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours. Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Assist in all aspects of a resident’s daily life, including activities of daily living, meal service, and social engagement. Appropriately communicate with clinical leadership when a resident’s needs change. Know how to approach and care for residents with dementia. Be willing to take on other duties and assignments within the scope of knowledge and experience. Full job description provided upon hire. Qualifications Registered Nurse (RN) with a current unencumbered state license. Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing care facilities. Experience in Long Term Care is preferred. Willing to take additional training or education required by specific states. CPR and First Aid certifications are required. Ability to be flexible and adaptable while handling multiple priorities. Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication. Competent in organizational and time management skills. Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Physical Demands Required to sit, stand, bend, and walk intermittently throughout the workday; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. May include health requirements set forth by the facility, including a medical and physical examination. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Visual and auditory abilities sufficient for written and verbal communication. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Part‑time positions also available. (Without benefits) Aperion is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, religion, marital status, age, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, veteran status, special disabled veteran status, union membership or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr