Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
Oak Brook, Illinois
RN/LPN
Posted Sep 10
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Accepts
- RN/LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Illinois is $35/hr, across 940 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
*Job Overview*
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where your expertise will directly impact patient care and well-being. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive nursing services across diverse clinical settings, including acute care, long-term care, outpatient clinics, and community health environments. Your energetic approach and dedication will help foster a compassionate, efficient, and patient-centered atmosphere. We are seeking motivated nursing professionals who are eager to apply their skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment that values continuous learning and professional growth.
*Duties*
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- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed health histories to inform personalized care plans.
- Administer medications and injections with precision, following strict aseptic techniques and medical documentation standards.
- Manage complex medical procedures such as IV infusions, catheterizations, wound suturing, tube feedings, and ventilator care.
- Utilize advanced electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks to document patient information accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate discharge planning, case management, and follow-up care for diverse populations including geriatrics, pediatrics, behavioral health patients, and individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Provide emergency response interventions in critical situations such as trauma incidents or acute pain episodes within Level I or Level II trauma centers.
- Support infection control protocols and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient confidentiality and safety.
*Qualifications*
- Valid RN or LPN license in good standing; additional certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), or Trauma Nursing Certification are highly desirable.
- Proficiency with PCC
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and pharmacology to support accurate patient assessments and interventions.
- Excellent communication skills combined with a compassionate approach to patient care; ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced settings.
Join us in delivering exceptional nursing care that transforms lives! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your skills are valued and your professional development is supported every step of the way.
Pay: $36.69 - $44.19 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Place
- City
- Oak Brook, Illinois
- Median rent
- $2,590/mo
- Local household income
- $175,870/yr
- State price level
- about the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Illinois index 100.0, where 100 is the national average.
Oak Brook is an affluent western suburb of Chicago known for its sprawling estates, upscale shopping at Oakbrook Center, and major corporate headquarters. Nurses who prefer quiet residential streets and easy expressway access to downtown Chicago will find a polished, car-dependent community with excellent healthcare facilities nearby, including AdventHealth Hinsdale and Elmhurst Hospital just minutes away.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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