Staff RN
St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee
Kankakee, Illinois
Still listed, seen 2 weeks ago · Posted Aug 26
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Oncology
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Infusion
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
About this role
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care within the scope of practice in the Oncology/Infusion Center. Provides chemotherapy and related medical oncology treatments and education to adult patients with diagnosed malignancies. Reports to Clinical Manager for Oncology/Hematology and Cancer Registry Services.
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Qualifications
Education, experience, training
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Oncology Nursing Certification preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Pay Transparency
St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $47.58. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/ Employment Status: Part Time 59 Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity:
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Requirements
- EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Oncology Nursing Certification preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Place
- City
- Kankakee, Illinois
- Median rent
- $1,023/mo
- Local household income
- $47,514/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% below the national average
- Address
- 500 W Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Kankakee area index 96.4, where 100 is the national average.
Kankakee sits along the Kankakee River about an hour south of Chicago, offering small-city pace with easy metro access. Tree-lined riverfront parks and historic downtown architecture give it a quiet riverside feel, while nearby farmland reinforces its rural character. An approachable option for RNs seeking a slower lifestyle within commuting distance of major healthcare networks.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
You would be applying to St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, a community hospital serving Kankakee and the towns around it. In 2026 Forbes listed it among the country’s Top Hospitals and as the only Five-Star Overall honoree in Kankakee County…
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Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.
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