RN- Respiratory (Full Time, Night shift)

1,500 Sign-On Bonus Available!
Crescent Care of Elgin is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team! The Registered Nurse (RN) assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of residents for or a shift of duty. Nursing care is provided through assessment, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.
Registered Nurse (RN) Duties and Responsibilities: Provides licensed care to assigned residents as ordered by physician and in accordance with facility, federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations

Provides and receives nursing reports upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.

Ensures assigned work area (i.e. nurse station, medication cart, medication room, etc.), resident care rooms and treatment areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.

Directs and supervises the day-to-day certified nursing assistant services for assigned unit to assure that care is being rendered in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

Takes and records residents blood pressure and vital signs, administers catheter care, administers IV therapy to residents as ordered within license limitations, and provides respiratory care, e.g. oxygen, nebulizer treatments.

Receives and transcribes physician’s orders to resident’s charts, Kardex/Care Medication Administration Record (“MAR”), treatment/care plans, as required.

Prepares and administers medications and performs treatments as ordered by the physician.

Charts nurses notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided aswell as the resident’s response to the care.

Counts all controlled drugs with other nurse at shift change and notifies management of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.

Ensures the resident’s environment is as free from accidents and hazards. Immediately corrects/addresses potential safety risks as prudent and warranted.

Makes written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of shift as required.

Admits, transfers and/or discharges residents as necessary to meet the resident’s individual needs and maintains the overall safety of other residents, staff and visitors.

Registered Nurse (RN)Skills and Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Understands and follows infection control standards, policies and procedures.

Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.

Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.

Registered Nurse (RN) Education and Experience: Current CPR Certification required.

Nursing Degree or diploma from an accredited College or University.

Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Registered Nurse.

Long-Term care experience preferred.

Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.

Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Crescent Care of Elgin Full-Time Benefits: Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Innovative Training Programs

Why Crescent Care? At Crescent Care, we are more than just a workplace—we are a community built on compassion, support, and excellence. Our environment is supportive, and we empower our employees to use innovative and proven practices to provide the highest quality care.
We believe that love, care, and understanding are essential parts of healing and recovery.
If you are looking for a meaningful career in helping others, Crescent Care is the place for you. Our team helps guests live comfortably in a warm, family-like atmosphere filled with comfort, happiness, and satisfaction.
At Crescent Care we lead with compassion andoperatewith purpose. Our promise, Right Care. Crescent Care of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.

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