Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
Oak Brook, Illinois
Posted Sep 10
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Long Term Care
- License
- RN or LPN license
- Term
- Per Diem
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Illinois PRN rolesIllinois PRN postings that state pay run $31/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $49/hr, across 291 postings.
Benefits
- 401k/Retirement
The role and schedule
- Charting
- Epic
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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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
- 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
What's around it?
Oak Brook, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $2,590/mo
- Household income
- $175,870/yr, all local households, not nurse pay